Removal Procedure
- Relieve the system fuel pressure. Refer to Fuel Pressure Relief
- Drain the fuel tank. Refer to Fuel Tank Draining .
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
- Disconnect the evaporative emission and fuel pipes (1). Refer to Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service .
- Remove Pickup Box Wheelhouse Panel Replacement. Rear Wheelhouse Liner Replacement
- Loosen the hose clamps (2) and remove the filler hose (1).
- Disconnect the evaporative emission line (3) from the filler pipe assembly. Refer to Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service .
- Support the fuel tank with a suitable jack.
- Remove the fuel tank strap bolts (1).
- Swing the fuel tank straps (2) out of the way.
- Disconnect the fuel tank harness electrical connector.
- Remove the fuel tank (1).
- Remove the following components if replacing just the fuel tank.
- Fuel tank fuel pump module. Refer to Fuel Tank Fuel Pump Module Replacement .
- Transfer components as necessary.
WARNING:
To avoid any vehicle damage, serious personal injury or death when major components are removed from the vehicle and the vehicle is supported by a hoist, support the vehicle with jack stands at the opposite end from which the components are being removed and strap the vehicle to the hoist.
WARNING:
Refer to Gasoline/Gasoline Vapors Warning .
WARNING:
Refer to Safety Glasses Warning .