Removal Procedure
- Ignition OFF.
- Disconnect the battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (Primary) , Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (Auxiliary) .
- Relieve the low side fuel pressure. Refer to Fuel Pressure Relief .
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
- Remove the fuel tank assembly. Refer to Fuel Tank Replacement .
- Disconnect the electrical harness connector (1) from the primary fuel tank module (2).
- Detach the fuel feed pipe (3) from the primary fuel tank module (2). Refer to Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service .
- Remove the cam lock ring (2) from the fuel tank assembly (3) by rotating the cam lock ring (2) counterclockwise using the fuel tank sender wrench J-45722 fuel tank sender wrench (1).
- Discard the cam lock ring (2)
- To release the transfer tube connector (4) from the primary fuel tank module (1), squeeze the releasing buttons on the transfer tube connector (4).
- Note the orientation of the primary fuel tank module (1) in relation to the fuel tank assembly (2).
- Carefully lift the primary fuel tank module (1) from the fuel tank assembly (2), allowing enough clearance to disconnect the transfer tube connector (4) from the primary fuel tank module (1).
- Disconnect the transfer tube connector (4) from the primary fuel tank module (1).
- Carefully manoeuvre the primary fuel tank module (1) from the fuel tank assembly (2).
- Remove the primary fuel tank module seal ring (1) from the fuel tank assembly (2).
- Discard the primary fuel tank module seal ring (1).
Refer to Battery Disconnect Warning .
To avoid any vehicle damage, serious personal injury or death when major components are removed from the vehicle and the vehicle is supported by a hoist, support the vehicle with jack stands at the opposite end from which the components are being removed and strap the vehicle to the hoist.
Refer to Safety Glasses Warning .
Refer to Gasoline/Gasoline Vapors Warning .
Refer to Relieving Fuel Pressure Warning .
Press the locking tang (4) to release the electrical harness connector (1) from the primary fuel tank module (2).
The cam lock ring (2) is a single use item and must be discarded after removal.
Care should be taken not to damage the fuel level sensor float rod (3) when removing the primary fuel tank module (1) from the fuel tank assembly (2).
The primary fuel tank module seal ring (1) is a single use item and must be discarded after removal.