FUEL TANK REMOVAL/INSTALLATION[AJ (3.0L Duratec)]

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Warning

•  Fuel is very flammable liquid. If fuel spills or leaks from the pressurized fuel system, it will cause serious injury or death and facility breakage. Fuel can also irritate skin and eyes. To prevent this, always complete the "Fuel Line Safety Procedure", while referring to "BEFORE SERVICE PRECAUTION".

•  Repairing a fuel tank that has not been properly steam cleaned can be dangerous. Explosion or fire may cause death or serious injury. Always properly steam clean a fuel tank before repairing it.

•  A person charged with static electricity could cause a fire or explosion, resulting in death or serious injury. Before draining fuel, make sure to discharge static electricity by touching the vehicle body.

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.