Removal and Replacement

FUEL TANK

Exploded View

Fuel Tank (Part 1):

Fuel Tank (Part 2):

Fuel Tank Filler Pipe (Part 1):

Fuel Tank Filler Pipe (Part 2):

Removal and Installation

WARNING:
- Do not smoke, carry lighted tobacco or have an open flame of any type when working on or near any fuel-related component. Highly flammable mixtures are always present and may be ignited. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury.
- Before working on or disconnecting any of the fuel tubes or fuel system components, relieve the fuel system pressure to prevent accidental spraying of fuel. Fuel in the fuel system remains under high pressure, even when the engine is not running. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.
- When handling fuel, always observe fuel handling precautions and be prepared in the event of fuel spillage. Spilled fuel may be ignited by hot vehicle components or other ignition sources. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury.

1. With vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
2. Release the fuel system pressure.
3. Drain the fuel tank.
4. Remove the fuel tank support straps.
5. Partially lower the fuel tank for ease of access.
6. Disconnect the fuel pump electrical connector.
7. Disconnect the fuel tank filler pipe vent tube-to-fuel pump quick connect coupling.
8. Disconnect the fuel supply tube-to-fuel pump quick connect coupling and the fuel return tube-to-fuel pump quick connect coupling.
9. Disconnect the rear fuel tank vapor tube and fuel tank pressure sensor assembly-to-fuel pump quick connect coupling.
10. Disconnect the rear fuel tank vapor tube and fuel tank pressure sensor assembly-to-fuel tank vent valve quick connect coupling at the rear of the fuel tank.
11. Lower the fuel tank.
12. To install, reverse the removal procedure.