Fuel Delivery: Tank-Fuel: Removal

Fig 1: Fuel Filler Tubes

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Release fuel system pressure (Refer to FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE RELEASE) .
Drain fuel tank.
Loosen clamp (9) and disconnect rubber fill hose (3) at tank fitting (7).

Fig 2: Identifying Fuel / EVAP Lines-Fuel Tank
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At rear of tank, disconnect fuel pump module electrical jumper connector (5) from body connector (6).
At rear of tank, disconnect EVAP lines (2) and (3) from lines (1) and (4).
At front of tank, disconnect fuel and EVAP lines (9) and (10) from lines (11) and (12).
Support tank with a hydraulic jack.

Fig 3: Fuel Tank Mounting
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Remove bolts (1) and (2) at right side of fuel tank.
Remove bolts (3) at left side of fuel tank.
Lower tank for removal.
If fuel tank is to be replaced, remove fuel pump module from tank. (Refer to FUEL SYSTEM/FUEL DELIVERY/FUEL PUMP MODULE - REMOVAL) .