Removal Procedure

Fig 1: Locating Fuel Fill Hose Clamp & Vent Hose Clamp

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CAUTION: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in Cautions and Notices.

Disconnect the negative battery cable.
Drain the fuel below the level of the fuel fill hose. Refer to Fuel Tank Draining Procedure (2-Door Utility) .
Remove the fuel filler pipe. Refer to Filler Tube Replacement (2-Door Utility) or Filler Tube Replacement (4-Door Utility Lower) .
Wipe the vent hose connection at the fuel tank and then disconnect the vent hose and clamp (1).
Wipe the fuel filler hose connection at the fuel tank and then disconnect the fuel filler hose and clamp (2).
Cap the fuel tank openings in order to prevent possible fuel system contamination.