FUEL TANK REMOVAL/INSTALLATION[AJ (3.0L Duratec)]
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1. Park the vehicle on a level surface.
2. Complete the BEFORE SERVICE PRECAUTION. (See BEFORE SERVICE PRECAUTION[AJ (3.0L Duratec)].)
3. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
4. Remove the fuel pump unit. (See FUEL PUMP UNIT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION[AJ (3.0L Duratec)].)
5. Drain the fuel from the service hole.
6. Remove the rear wheel (LH).
7. Remove the rivets and the fuel filler pipe shield.
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8. Disconnect the fuel tank filler hose and the fuel tank filler vent hose from the fuel filler pipe.
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9. Remove the silencer.
10. Remove the propeller shaft.
11. Remove the differential mounting installation bolt.
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12. Remove the differential-to-bracket bolts.
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13. Loosen the differential mounting bracket installation bolts, rotate the brackets and position the axle rearward.
14. Use a suitable jack to support the fuel tank.
15. Disconnect the vapor hose.
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16. Remove the fuel tank strap. (See FUEL TANK STRAP REMOVAL/INSTALLATION[AJ (3.0L Duratec)].)
17. Lower and remove the fuel tank.
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18. Install in the reverse order of removal.