Fuel Tank Removal and Installation

Fuel Line Disconnect Tool:

SPECIAL TOOL(S)

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 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. Remove the fuel tank skid plate.
1 Remove the four bolts.
2 Remove the fuel tank skid plate.







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







7. Position the fuel tank support strap aside.
1 Remove the bolt.
2 Position the fuel tank support strap aside.







8. Remove the front bolts and push the fuel tank back until the lip clears the support bracket.
9. Partially lower the fuel tank.







10. Disconnect the fuel pump electrical connector.







11. Disconnect the evaporative vapor tube connector.







12. Disconnect the fuel line connector.
13. Lower and remove the fuel tank.

INSTALLATION
1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.