Removal

REMOVAL

WARNING: Release fuel system pressure before servicing fuel system components. Service vehicles in well ventilated areas and avoid ignition sources. Never smoke while servicing the vehicle. This may result in personal injury or death.




1. Remove fuel filler cap and perform Fuel System Pressure Release procedure.

2. Disconnect negative cable from battery.

3. Remove the rear seat cushion.




4. Remove plastic cover.




5. Clean top of tank to remove loose dirt and debris.

6. Slide fuel pump module electrical connector lock to unlock and disconnect electrical connector. Remove fuel line connector from pump module.




7. Use special tool Spanner Wrench #9340 to remove module lock ring.




8. Note the fuel pump location on the top of the fuel tank.

NOTE: The pump has to be properly located to the tank for the fuel gauge to work properly.




9. Push down on fuel pump module and remove lock ring.




10. Pull module up out of fuel tank, make sure that you do not spill fuel inside of vehicle.




11. Drain fuel from fuel pump module. Do not spill fuel in interior of vehicle.

12. Drain fuel tank dry into holding tank or a properly labeled GASOLINE safety container.

13. Raise and support the vehicle.




14. Disconnect fuel line and vapor line.

15. Disconnect filler tube recirculation vent line and purge line.

16. Use a transmission jack to support fuel tank. Remove bolts from fuel tank straps.

17. Lower tank slightly.

18. Disconnect the fuel filler tube.

19. Lower tank from vehicle.