Fuel Tank Removal/Installation

WARNING:

Do not smoke or carry lighted tobacco or open flame of any type when working on or near any fuel-related component. Highly flammable mixtures are always present and can be ignited, resulting in possible personal injury.

WARNING:

Fuel in the fuel system remains under high pressure even when the engine is not running. Before repairing or disconnecting any of the fuel lines or fuel system components, the fuel system pressure must be relieved to prevent accidental spraying of fuel, causing personal injury or a fire hazard.

Relieve the fuel system pressure.
Disconnect the fill pipe main hose from the main fill pipe.

Fig 1: Disconnecting Fill Pipe Main Hose From Main Fill Pipe - With Torque Specifications
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Drain the fuel tank.
If equipped, remove the four bolts (two each side) and remove the skid plate.

Fig 2: Removing Skid Plate - With Torque Specifications
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Support the fuel tank.
Remove the bolts and pivot the fuel tank support straps away from the fuel tank.

Fig 3: Removing Pivot Fuel Tank Support Straps - With Torque Specifications
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Disconnect the fuel pump connector.
- Lower the fuel tank slightly.
- Disconnect the fuel pump electrical connector.
  
  Fig 4: Disconnecting Fuel Pump Electrical Connector
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Disconnect the fuel supply tube, vapor tube and the fill tube vent hose from the fuel pump. See FUEL PRESSURE RELIEF .

Fig 5: Disconnecting Fuel Supply Tube - With Torque Specifications
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Disconnect the vapor tube fitting at the rear of the fuel tank.

Fig 6: Disconnecting Vapor Tube Fitting From Rear Of Fuel Tank
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Lower the fuel tank.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.