Removal Procedure
- Relieve the fuel system pressure. Refer to the Fuel Pressure Relief Procedure .
- Drain the fuel from the tank. Refer to Fuel Tank Draining Procedure .
- Raise the vehicle.
- Disconnect the vent hose at the fuel tank.
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- Disconnect the filler tube hose at the fuel tank.
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- Support the fuel tank.
- Remove the fuel tank straps.
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- With the aid of an assistant lower the fuel tank and shield. Lower the fuel tank shield and the fuel tank to access the top of the fuel tank.
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- Clean all the fuel pipe connections and the surrounding areas before disconnecting the fuel pipes in order to avoid possible contamination of the fuel system.
- Disconnect the fuel pipes (1,3) and the vapor pipe (2). Refer to Quick Connect Fitting(s) Service (Metal Collar) or Quick Connect Fitting(s) Service (Plastic Collar) .
- Disconnect the electrical connections at the sender.
- Remove the fuel tank and shield.
- Remove the fuel sender. Refer to Fuel Sender Assembly Replacement .
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