'01-04 Models
- Relieve the fuel pressure. See Fuel Pressure Relieving .
- Jack up the vehicle, and support it with jackstands.
- Drain the fuel tank unit:
- Remove the fuel tank unit. See Fuel Pump Replacement . Using a hand pump, hose and container suitable for gasoline, draw the fuel from the fuel tank.
- Disconnect the fuel tank vapor vent tube, fuel vapor hoses and quick-connect fittings. Disconnect the hoses. Slide back the clamps, then twist the hoses as you pull to avoid damaging them.
- Disconnect the 4P connector (C553).
- Place a jack or other support under the tank.
- Remove the strap bolts, and let the straps (A) hang down.
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- Remove the fuel tank (B). If it sticks to the undercoat on its mount, carefully pry it off the mount.
- Install the parts in the reverse order of removal.