Removal Procedure
- Relieve the fuel system pressure. Refer to the Fuel Pressure Relief Procedure .
- Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
- Drain the fuel tank. Refer to Fuel Tank Draining Procedure .
- Remove the fuel fill pipe from the fuel tank.
- Disconnect the chassis fuel pipes at the fuel filter.
- Cap the fuel and EVAP pipes in order to prevent possible fuel system contamination.
- Disconnect the EVAP vent pipe at the fuel canister.
- Loosen the vent hose and filler hose clamp.
- Disconnect the vent hose and filler hose from the pipe.
- Remove the fuel tank protective shield.
- With the aid of an assistant, support the fuel tank.
- Remove the fuel tank strap attaching bolts.
- Remove the fuel tank straps.
- Carefully lower the rear of the fuel tank slightly.
- Disconnect the fuel sender and the fuel pressure sensor electrical connectors.
- Remove the fuel tank.
- Place the fuel tank in a suitable work area.
- Remove the fuel feed and return pipes from the fuel sender and the retaining clips.
- Remove the fuel sender assembly from the fuel tank. Refer to Fuel Sender Assembly Replacement .
- Remove the EVAP pipe from the fuel tank roll over valves and the retaining clips.
NOTE:
Do not bend the fuel tank straps. Bending the fuel tank straps may damage the straps.