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Fuel Tank: Removal

  1. Disconnect negative battery cable. Drain fuel tank. Raise and support vehicle. Remove right rear tire and wheel. Remove splash shield from wheelwell.
  2. Remove ground wire retaining screw from fuel tank filler neck. Disconnect fuel tank vent hose from fuel tank filler neck. Slide fuel tank vent hose out of retainer clip on frame.
  3. Remove nuts securing fuel tank support strap. Push other end of strap up and out left side of frame rail. Support fuel tank. Release fuel system pressure. See FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE RELEASE  in this article.
  4. Disconnect fuel line quick-connector tabs at fuel filter inlet and fuel return line. Pull fuel tank to fuel filter supply tube through access hole in frame toward fuel tank. Disconnect fuel pump/sending unit electrical connector.
  5. Disconnect fuel tube from rollover/pressure release valves to fuel tank and evaporator canister vapor tube. Remove fuel tank mounting bolts. Lower fuel tank 2 to 3 inches. Push fuel tank vent hose toward fuel tank through access hole in frame. Tip rear of fuel tank down to allow mounting flanges to slide out from above rear axle while lowering fuel tank.
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