Removal Procedure
- Relieve the system fuel pressure. Refer to Fuel Pressure Relief .
- Drain the fuel tank. Refer to Fuel Tank Draining .
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
- Remove the right rear wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation
- Remove the exhaust system for access. Refer to Exhaust Muffler with Resonator, Exhaust, and Tail Pipe Replacement (Performance Exhaust (NPP))Exhaust Muffler with Resonator, Exhaust, and Tail Pipe Replacement (Convertible (LSA))Exhaust Muffler with Resonator, Exhaust, and Tail Pipe Replacement (LSA, LS7 Coupe) .
- Remove the propeller shaft. Refer to Two-Piece Propeller Shaft Replacement (195/218 mm Axle)Two-Piece Propeller Shaft Replacement (250 mm Axle) .
- For vehicles equipped with a (LSA) engine, remove the following:
- Differential oil cooler inlet hose/pipe to rear transmission cooler pipe. Refer to Transmission Fluid Cooler Pipe Replacement - Differential Oil Cooler Inlet Hose/Pipe to Rear Transmission Cooler Pipe .
- Differential oil cooler outlet hose/pipe to rear transmission cooler pipe. Refer to Transmission Fluid Cooler Pipe Replacement - Differential Oil Cooler Outlet Hose/Pipe to Rear Transmission Cooler Pipe .
- Remove the fuel tank heat shield.
- Remove the park brake cables. Refer to Parking Brake Rear Cable Replacement
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- Support the rear suspension with a jack stand.
- Remove the front support bolts.
- Loosen the rear support bolts in order to slide the fuel tank out.
- For tightening specifications, refer to Rear Suspension Support Replacement .
- Disconnect the evaporative emission lines (1). Refer to Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service .
- Disconnect the vent solenoid electrical connector (2).
- Loosen the hose clamp (1) and remove the filler tube (2).
- Disconnect the evaporative emission line (3). Refer to Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service .
- Disconnect the fuel tank electrical connector (1).
- Disconnect the fuel feed line (3) and evaporative emission line (2). Refer to Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service , and Metal Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service .
- Support the fuel tank with a suitable jack.
- Remove the fuel tank strap bolts (1).
- Remove the fuel tank.
- Remove the following components if replacing just the fuel tank.
- Fuel tank fuel pump module - right side. Fuel Tank Fuel Pump Module Replacement - Right Side
- Fuel level sensor - left side. Refer to Fuel Level Sensor Replacement - Left Side .
- Transfer components as necessary.
WARNING:
To avoid any vehicle damage, serious personal injury or death when major components are removed from the vehicle and the vehicle is supported by a hoist, support the vehicle with jack stands at the opposite end from which the components are being removed and strap the vehicle to the hoist.
WARNING:
Refer to Gasoline/Gasoline Vapors Warning .
WARNING:
Refer to Safety Glasses Warning .