Removal Procedure
- Relieve the fuel system pressure. Refer to Fuel Pressure Relief Procedure .
- Drain the fuel tank. Refer to Fuel Tank Draining Procedure .
- Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
in General Information.
- Remove the wheel house filler pipe opening cover (2).
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- Disconnect the fuel fill hose from the fuel fill pipe.
- Remove the rear suspension support assembly. Refer to Support Replacement
in Rear Suspension.
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- Disconnect the fuel feed pipe (4) and the fuel return pipe (1). Refer to Quick Connect Fitting(s) Service (Plastic Collar) .
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- Disconnect the evaporative emission (EVAP) pipe (2) from the EVAP canister.
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- Remove the fuel and EVAP retainer from the frame.
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- Disconnect the fuel tank electrical connector.
- Disconnect the fuel tank electrical harness from the retainers.
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- Remove the fuel tank strap bolts (4).
- Remove the fuel tank (5).