Fuel Tank - Midship
FUEL TANK - MIDSHIPSpecial Tool(s):
Special Tool(s)
Removal and Installation
All vehicles
WARNING:
- Do not smoke or 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.
- Fuel in the fuel system remains under high pressure even when the engine is not running. Before repairing or disconnecting any of the fuel lines or fuel system components, the fuel system pressure must be relieved to prevent accidental spraying of fuel, causing personal injury or a fire hazard.
1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
2. Release the fuel pressure.
3. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
4. Drain the fuel tank.
5. Disconnect the fuel pump/fuel sender electrical connector.
6. Disconnect the fuel tank filler pipe hose.
Gasoline only
7. Disconnect the evaporative emissions (EVAP) tube connector.
All vehicles
8. Position the jack under the fuel tank.
9. Remove the nut and the front fuel tank support strap.
10. Remove the nut and the rear fuel tank support strap.
11. Partially lower the fuel tank.
12. Disconnect the fuel tube spring lock coupling.
Gasoline only
13. Disconnect the fuel tank vent tube connector.
14. Lower the fuel tank.
15. To install, reverse the removal procedure.