Fuel Tank - Removal

REMOVAL





1. Perform the fuel system pressure release procedure Service and Repair.
2. Drain the fuel tank Procedures.
3. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable (2).





4. Raise and support the vehicle.
5. Loosen the filler hose clamps (1) and remove the filler hose (2) from the fuel tank.
6. Disconnect the quick-connect fitting (3) at the EVAP purge line.
7. Remove the muffler Removal.





8. Disconnect the quick-connect fitting (1) at the On-Board Refueling Vapor Recovery (ORVR) vapor line.
9. Disconnect the quick-connect fitting (2) at the ORVR vacuum line.





10. Remove the propeller shaft assembly Drive Shaft - Removal.





11. Disconnect the fuel pump module electrical connector (1) located on the rear crossmember.
12. Disconnect the electrical connector (2) from the retaining tab on the rear crossmember and position the connector aside.





13. If equipped, remove the left side body skid plate retainers (1) and remove the skid plate.





14. Disconnect the quick-connect fitting (1) at the fuel supply line.





15. Using a suitable hydraulic jack (1) and a fuel tank adapter (2), support the fuel tank.






NOTE: If equipped with skid plates, remove the skid plates, fuel tank support straps and fuel tank as an assembly.

16. Remove the fuel tank support strap retaining bolts (1).
17. Using the hydraulic jack, lower the fuel tank, support straps and if equipped, skid plates as an assembly and remove from the vehicle.





18. If replacing the fuel tank, remove the heat shield push pin retainers (1) and remove the heat shield.
19. If replacing the fuel tank, remove the main fuel pump module from the fuel tank Fuel Pump Module - Removal.
20. If replacing the fuel tank, remove the auxiliary fuel pump module from the fuel tank Fuel Pump Module - Removal.