Removal Procedure
- Disconnect the battery. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
- Drain the fuel tank. Refer to Fuel Tank Draining .
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (Standard) .
- Unclip the fuel feed pipe (3) from the rear bracket clip (2).
- Disconnect the fuel tank feed pipe connector (1) from the fuel feed pipe (3). Refer to Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service .
- Close the fuel feed pipe and the fuel tank feed pipe with the EN-6015 plugs.
- Unclip the fuel vent pipe (3) from the rear bracket clip (2).
- Disconnect the evaporative emission canister fuel vent pipe connector (1) from the fuel tank vent pipe (3). Refer to Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service .
- Close the fuel tank vent pipe and emission canister fuel vent pipe with the EN-6015 plugs.
- Remove the clamp (2).
- Remove the fuel tank filler hose (3) from the fuel tank filler pipe (1).
- Disconnect the fuel tank filler vent pipe (4). Refer to Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service .
- Place a suitable adjustable jack under the fuel tank.
- Remove the 2 fuel tank strap bolts (3) with the fuel tank strap bolt retainers (2).
- Remove the 2 fuel tank strap bolts (5) with the fuel tank strap bolt retainers (6).
- Demount the 2 fuel tank straps (4).
- Retract the jack stepwise, until you can remove the fuel tank fuel pump module wiring harness plug (2).
- Disconnect the fuel tank fuel pump module wiring harness plug (2) from the fuel tank fuel pump module (1).
- Unclip the fuel tank fuel pump module wire from the 2 bracket clips (3).
- Remove the fuel tank.
Do not breathe the air through the EVAP component tubes or hoses. The fuel vapors inside the EVAP components may cause personal injury.
Gasoline or gasoline vapors are highly flammable. A fire could occur if an ignition source is present. Never drain or store gasoline or diesel fuel in an open container, due to the possibility of fire or explosion. Have a dry chemical (Class B) fire extinguisher nearby.
Always wear safety goggles when working with fuel in order to protect the eyes from fuel splash.
When you are jacking or lifting a vehicle at the frame side rails or other prescribed lift points, be certain that the lift pads do not contact the catalytic converter, the brake pipes or the fuel lines. If such contact occurs, vehicle damage or unsatisfactory vehicle performance may result.
A second technician is required.
Retract the jack.