Removal Procedure
WARNING:
Refer to Gasoline/Gasoline Vapors Warning .
WARNING:
Refer to Safety Goggles and Fuel Warning .
WARNING:
Refer to Fuel Vapors in Evaporative Emission Components Warning .
WARNING:
Do not allow smoking or the use of open flames in the area where work on the fuel or EVAP system is taking place. Anytime work is being done on the fuel system, disconnect the negative battery cable, except for those tests where battery voltage is required.
- Open the hood.
- Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
- Drain the fuel tank. Refer to Fuel Tank Draining .
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
- Disconnect the fuel return pipe (3) from the fuel return pipe connector (1). Refer to Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service .
- Close all connections with EN-6015 plugs.
- Open the bracket clip (2) and unclip the pipe.
- Disconnect the fuel feed pipe (3) from the fuel feed pipe connector (1). Refer to Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service .
- Close all connections with EN-6015 plugs.
- Disconnect the fuel tank fill EVAP emission pipe quick connect fitting (5) from the fuel tank vent pipe (1). Refer to Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service .
- Close all connections with EN-6015 plugs.
- Loosen the fuel filler pipe clamp (3).
- Remove the fuel filler hose (4) from the fuel filler pipe (2).
- Place a suitable adjustable jack under the fuel tank.
- Remove the 2 fuel tank strap bolts (2).
- Remove the 2 fuel tank straps (1).
- Lower the fuel tank slowly down to a height where the fuel pump wiring harness plug (3) is accessible.
- Disconnect the fuel pump wiring harness plug (3) from the fuel pump module (4).
- Disconnect the 2 fuel filter wiring harness plugs (1, 2) from the fuel filter (6).
- Unclip the wiring harness from the clip (5, 7).
- Lower the fuel tank down at the full height.