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Fuel Tank: Removal

  1. Release fuel system pressure. See FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE RELEASE  . Drain the fuel tank. See FUEL TANK DRAINING  . Raise and support vehicle.
  2. Remove exhaust system intermediate pipe (with muffler). Remove rear heat shield retaining bolts. Remove fuel filler pipe lower bracket attachment screw. See Figure . Disconnect EVAP canister vent hose. Loosen fuel filler pipe hose clamp closest to fuel tank.
  3. Disconnect quick-connect at recirculation line. Disengage filler pipe hose from the fuel tank. Remove fuel tank grounding strap attachment nut located near the fuel filter. Remove fuel tank strap bracket (fuel line stone chip guard) protecting fuel line connections between fuel tank and chassis fuel bundle. Disconnect fuel feed line after fuel filter.
  4. Disconnect fuel return and EVAP canister purge lines between tank and chassis fuel bundle. Disconnect fuel tank electrical connections. Loosen front tank strap bolts, but do not remove. With aid of an assistant, remove the 2 rear tank retaining strap bolts. Lower rear half of tank and slide the fuel tank down and out rearward. Remove fuel tank from vehicle.
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