Tank Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Jeep Liberty. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
| 1 - FUEL TANK | 10 - FUEL TANK STRAPS |
| 2 - FUEL PUMP MODULE LOCK RING | 11 - HEAT SHIELD |
| 3 - FUEL PUMP MODULE ASSEMBLY | 12 - CHECK (CONTROL) VALVE |
| 4 - FLOW MANAGEMENT VALVE | - |
| 5 - FUEL FILL TUBE | - |
| 6 - FRESH AIR TUBE | - |
| 7 - FUEL FILL HOSE | - |
| 8 - FRESH AIR FILTER | - |
| 9 - NVLD PUMP |
- If equipped, remove fuel tank skid plate and tow hooks. Certain equipment packages will also require removal of the trailer hitch. Refer to Tow Hooks, Trailer Hitch or Skid Plate in INTERIOR/EXTERIOR for removal/installation procedures.
- Disconnect and separate fresh air tube (6) quick-connect fitting. See Fig 1.
- Disconnect air tubes at front of NVLD pump (9). See Fig 1.
- Disconnect NVLD pump (9) electrical connector. See Fig 1.
- Disconnect fuel pump module electrical connector jumper. This is located near front of fuel tank.
- Support tank with a hydraulic jack.
- Remove 4 fuel tank strap bolts (10) (2 at front of tank; 2 at rear of tank), and remove both tank support straps. See Fig 1.
- Carefully lower tank a few inches.
1 - FUEL PUMP MODULE LOCK RING 4 - EVAP CANISTER 2 - FUEL PUMP MODULE 5 - NVLD PUMP 3 - ISOLATOR SLEEVE 6 - FUEL TANK - Continue lowering tank while guiding remaining hoses and lines through plastic isolator sleeve (3). See Fig 2.
- If fuel tank is to be replaced, remove NVLD pump and fuel pump module from tank. Refer to FUEL PUMP MODULE .