Fuel Tank Removal and Installation

REMOVAL

WARNING: DO NOT SMOKE, CARRY LIGHTED TOBACCO OR OPEN FLAME OF ANY TYPE WHEN WORKING ON OR NEAR ANY FUEL-RELATED COMPONENT. HIGHLY FLAMMABLE MIXTURES ARE ALWAYS PRESENT AND MAY BE IGNITED, RESULTING IN POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.

1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
2. Relieve the fuel system pressure. Fuel Pressure Release
3. Raise and support the vehicle.
4. Drain the fuel tank.







5. Use a suitable jack to support the fuel tank.







6. Remove the vent hose.







7. Remove the bolt and reposition the fuel tank support strap.







8. Remove the bolts and push the fuel tank back until the lip clears the support bracket.







9. Lower the fuel tank just enough to expose the fuel lines and the fuel tank transducer connector.







10. Disconnect the fuel line and the vapor line.







11. Disconnect the fuel tank electrical supply connector near the frame rail. Lower the fuel tank.

INSTALLATION
1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.