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Fuel Tank: Removal

  1. Release fuel system pressure (Refer to FUEL DELIVERY - STANDARD PROCEDURE ).
  2. Disconnect negative cable from battery.
  3. Pull back the trunk carpeting for access to the access panel of the fuel pump module.
  4. Remove the access panel for fuel pump.
  5. Disconnect the fuel lines.
  6. Remove rubber plug for access to fuel pump electrical connector.
  7. Disconnect the fuel pump electrical connector.
  8. Remove the fuel pump module retaining nut.
  9. Remove the fuel pump module (Refer to FUEL PUMP MODULE - REMOVAL ).
  10. Drain the fuel tank.
  11. Raise and support vehicle
  12. Remove rear tires.
  13. Remove transaxle (Refer to AUTOMATIC - 42LE - REMOVAL ).
  14. Remove the fuel filler hose clamps.
  15. Remove fuel filler hose from fuel tank (Fig 1).
    Fig 1: Identifying Fuel Filler Hose
    G01055192Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  16. Disconnect fuel supply tube and the fuel return tube (Refer to QUICK CONNECT FITTING - REMOVAL ).
  17. Remove fuel lines from vehicle.
  18. Remove the 2 rear fuel tank strap bolts at the rear support.
  19. Reposition electrical harness from frame rail (Fig 2).
    Fig 2: Removing Electrical Connector
    G01055193Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  20. Remove rear support retaining nuts.
  21. Remove rear support.
  22. Remove front support retaining bolts.
  23. Remove front support and fuel tank straps.
  24. Reposition fuel tank to access the vapor canister mount.
  25. Remove brake line retainer bolt at canister mount.
  26. Remove canister and mount.
  27. Push up and over on left side of tank. Lower fuel tank on the right side. Remove fuel tank from vehicle.