Removal Procedure

Relieve the fuel system pressure. Fuel Pressure Relief
Drain the fuel tank. Fuel Tank Draining
Raise and support the vehicle. Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
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Catalytic Converter Nut (1) - Remove [2x]
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Exhaust Hanger Bracket Bolt (1) - Remove
Exhaust Muffler (2) @ Exhaust Insulator (3) - Separate
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Exhaust Muffler (1) @ Exhaust Insulator-Left Side (2) - Separate
Exhaust Muffler (1) @ Exhaust Insulator-Right Side (3) - Separate
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Exhaust Muffler (1) - Remove
Exhaust System Front Gasket (2) - Remove and DISCARD
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NOTE:
Left side shown, right side similar.

Rear Wheelhouse Liner - Right Side (1) - Remove - Rear Wheelhouse Liner Replacement
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Release the retaining tab to separate the evaporative emission canister air inlet hose.
Evaporative Emission Canister Air Inlet Hose (1) @ Rear Wheelhouse Panel Bracket (2) - Separate
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Retainer (1) - Remove [3x]
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Rear Wheelhouse Liner - Left Side (1) - Remove - Rear Wheelhouse Liner Replacement
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Electrical Connector (1) - Disconnect
Wiring Harness Retainer (2) - Remove [2x]
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Electrical Connector (1) - Disconnect
Wiring Harness Retainer (2) - Remove [5x]
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Fuel Tank Filler Hose Clamp (1) @ Fuel Tank Filler Hose - Loosen
Fuel Tank Filler Hose (2) @ Fuel Tank - Disconnect
Evaporative Emission Intermediate Pipe (3) @ Fuel Tank Filler Pipe - Disconnect - Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service
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Fuel Feed Pipe-Fuel Tank (1) @ Fuel Feed Pipe - Underbody - Disconnect - Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service
Evaporative Emission Pipe-Fuel Tank (2) @ Evaporative Emission Pipe-Underbody - Disconnect - Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service
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Place a suitable adjustable jack under the fuel tank.
Fuel Tank Strap Bolt (1) - Remove [4x]
Fuel Tank Strap (2) - Remove [2x]
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Fuel Tank (1) - Remove
With assistance, move fuel tank to bench.
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Fuel Tank Shield Nut (1) - Remove [3x]
Fuel Tank Shield (2) - Remove
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Quick Connect Fitting (1) - Disconnect - Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service
Evaporative Emission Pipe (2) @ Retainer (3) - Remove [4x]
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Electrical Connector (1) - Disconnect
Quick Connect Fitting (2) - Disconnect [2x] - Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service
Evaporative Emission Intermediate Pipe (3) @ Retainer (4) - Remove [4x]
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Electrical Connector (1) - Disconnect
Quick Connect Fitting (2) - Disconnect - Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service
Fuel Feed Pipe (3) @ Retainer (4) - Remove [2x]
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Electrical Connector (1) - Disconnect [2x]
Wiring Harness Retainer (2) - Remove
Fuel Sender Wiring Harness (3) @ Retainer (4) - Remove [3x]
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Evaporative Emission Canister (1) @ Retaining Tab (2) - Remove
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Fuel Sender Retainer (1) @ Fuel Tank - Remove

Use the CH-45747 fuel sender lock ring wrench (2) to remove the fuel sender retainer.
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Fuel Tank Fuel Pump Module (1) @ Fuel Tank - Remove
Fuel Pump Seal (2) - Remove and DISCARD