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.

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.

Support tank with a hydraulic jack.

Fig 1: FUEL TANK MOUNTING

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1 - FILL FITTING

2 - FUEL TANK

3 - TANK MOUNTING BOLTS

4 - TANK MOUNTING STRAPS

Remove four fuel tank strap bolts (3) (2 at front of tank; 2 at rear of tank), and remove both tank support straps (4). See Fig 1 or Fig 2.

Carefully lower tank a few inches.

Fig 2: FUEL TANK MODULE LOCATION-DIESEL

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1 - LOCKRING

2 - FUEL TANK MODULE

3 - ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR

4 - CHECK VALVE

5 - FUEL VENT HOSE

6 - FUEL FILL HOSE

7 - FUEL RETURN LINE CONNECTION

8 - FUEL SUPPLY LINE CONNECTION

Disconnect fuel tank module electrical connector (3) on top of fuel tank. See Fig 2.
Disconnect fuel supply line (8) at front of fuel tank. See Fig 2.
Disconnect fuel return line (7) at front of fuel tank. See Fig 2.
Disconnect vent hose (5). See Fig 2.
Continue lowering tank while guiding remaining hoses and lines through plastic isolator sleeve on frame rail.
If fuel tank is to be replaced, remove fuel tank module from tank. Refer to FUEL TANK MODULE procedures.