Removal Procedure

CAUTION: Refer to Gasoline/Gasoline Vapors Caution .

Remove the fuel tank hoses. Refer to Fuel Hoses/Pipes Replacement - Filter to Tank .
Disconnect the electrical connector from the primary fuel tank module.

Fig 1: View Of Primary Fuel Tank Module Electrical Connector
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Rotate the cam lock ring counterclockwise using the J 45747 .

Fig 2: Rotating Cam Lock Ring Using Special Tool
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IMPORTANT: Do not allow the tool to come in contact with the fuel pipes while unlocking the cam lock ring.
Remove the cam lock ring from the fuel tank.
Carefully lift the primary fuel tank module (1) from the fuel tank only enough to access the transfer tube (2).

Fig 3: View Of Primary Fuel Tank Module & Transfer Tube
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IMPORTANT: The primary fuel tank module (1) is horizontal in the installed position, but pivots vertically for removal.
Complete the following in order to disconnect the transfer tube from the primary fuel tank module:
1. Pull the locking mechanism away from the module.
2. Remove the transfer tube from the module.
Fig 4: View Of Transfer Tube Locking Mechanism
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Remove the primary fuel tank module from the fuel tank.

Fig 5: View Of Primary Fuel Tank Module
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Remove the primary fuel tank module seal from the module.
Do not reuse the seal.