Fuel Tank: Removal
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- Release fuel system pressure. See FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE RELEASE . Drain the fuel tank. See FUEL TANK DRAINING . Raise and support vehicle.
- Remove the wheel house filler pipe opening cover. See Figure. Disconnect the fuel fill hose from the fuel fill pipe. Remove the rear suspension support assembly. See appropriate REAR article in SUSPENSION.
- Disconnect the fuel feed pipe and the fuel return pipe. See FUEL LINE DISCONNECT FITTINGS . See Figure. Disconnect the EVAP vapor pipe from the EVAP canister. See Fig 1.
- Remove the fuel and EVAP retainer from the frame. Disconnect the fuel tank electrical connector. Disconnect the fuel tank electrical harness from the retainers. Remove the fuel tank strap bolts. See Figure. Remove the fuel tank.