Removal and Replacement

Fuel Tank
This is a "Trustmark Authoring Standards (TAS) Repair Procedure"
- TAS style procedures can be identified by steps that have no accompanying step text and the magenta color of the electrical connectors and fasteners such as nuts, bolts, clamps or clips.
- TAS removal and installation procedures use a sequence of color illustrations to indicate the order to be followed when removing/disassembling or installing/assembling a component.
- Many of the TAS procedures will have the installation information within the removal steps.
- The TAS color illustrations use a variety of symbols to indicate important details of the procedures. It is important to understand these symbols in order to properly used the TAS procedures.
Refer to How to Use TAS Procedures and TAS Symbol Glossary at Vehicle | Description and Operation for additional information on these TAS procedures.
For additional information, refer to How to Use TAS Procedures How to Use TAS Procedures
For additional information, refer to TAS Symbol Glossary TAS Symbols Glossary
Removal

NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
For additional information, refer to Petrol and Petrol-Ethanol Fuel Systems Health and Safety Precautions Petrol and Petrol-Ethanol Fuel Systems Health and Safety Precautions
For additional information, refer to Battery Disconnect and Connect Battery Disconnect and Connect
For additional information, refer to Fuel System Pressure Release - 5.0L Service and Repair

WARNING: Make sure to support the vehicle with axle stands.
1 Raise and support the vehicle.
For additional information, refer to Rear Subframe - 5.0L Service and Repair

CAUTION: Before disconnecting or removing components, ensure the area around the joint faces and connections are clean. Plug open connections to prevent contamination.

NOTE:
Some variation in the illustrations may occur, but the essential information is always correct.

WARNING: The spilling of fuel is unavoidable during this operation. Make sure that all necessary precautions are taken to prevent fire and explosion.

CAUTION: Make sure that all openings are sealed. Use new blanking caps.

NOTE:
With assistance remove the component.

NOTE:
Some variation in the illustrations may occur, but the essential information is always correct.

Torque to: 35 Nm

NOTE:
Do not disassemble further if the component is removed for access only.

Torque to: 7 Nm

NOTE:
Note the position of the locating tang.

NOTE:
Note the position of the locking ring and fuel pressure sensor bracket.

Special Service Tool

Locking Ring, Fuel Tank, 310-123

CAUTION: A new O-ring seal is to be installed.

CAUTION: Take extra care not to damage the fuel tank level sensor float and arm.

Installation

CAUTION: Take extra care not to damage the fuel tank level sensor float and arm.

CAUTION: Make sure that the fuel pump and sender unit are correctly installed on to the retaining bayonet bracket in the fuel tank.

CAUTION: Make sure the fuel tank level sensor arm moves from the full, to the empty position freely and all the pipes are clear of it's path.

NOTE:
Make sure the locating tang is installed in the correct position.

NOTE:
Remove and discard all blanking caps.
1 To install, reverse the removal procedure.