Fuel Tank - Removal

REMOVAL

WARNING: Risk of injury to eyes and skin from contact with fuel. Wear protective clothing and eye protection. Risk of poisoning from inhaling and swallowing fuel. Pour fuel only into appropriately marked and approved containers. Failure to follow these instructions may result in possible serious or fatal injury.

WARNING: The fuel system is under constant high pressure even with engine OFF. Until the fuel pressure has been properly released from the system, do not attempt to open the fuel system. Do not smoke or use open flames/sparks when servicing the fuel system. Make sure the area in which the vehicle is being serviced is in a well ventilated area. Failure to comply may result in serious or fatal injury.





1. Perform the fuel system pressure release procedure Service and Repair.
2. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.
3. Remove the fuel pump module Fuel Tank - Removal.
4. Transfer fuel from the fuel tank into an approved fuel storage container.





5. Raise and support the vehicle Maintenance.
6. Remove the muffler Removal.





7. Remove the splash shield.





8. Remove the splash shield.





9. Disconnect the vapor canister line.





10. Disconnect the fuel filler tube recirculation vent line and purge line.






CAUTION: There may be fuel in the fill tube. Remove hose carefully to reduce fuel splash.

11. Loosen the clamp and remove the rubber fill hose from the fuel tank.





12. Remove the parking brake cable mounting from the fuel tank strap.





13. Remove the parking brake cable mounting from the fuel tank strap.






WARNING: Support the fuel tank with a transmission jack or equivalent. Use straps to secure the fuel tank to the jack. Failure to properly support and secure the fuel tank during removal may cause fuel to spill or the fuel tank to fall from the jack.

14. Position and secure a transmission jack or equivalent to the fuel tank (3).
15. Remove the bolts (2) from the fuel tank straps (1).
16. Remove the fuel tank from vehicle.