Fuel Tank: Service and Repair

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

WARNING: Do not smoke, carry lighted tobacco or open flame of any type when working on or near any fuel related component. Highly flammable mixtures are always present and may be ignited, resulting in possible personal injury.

CAUTION: Fuel supply lines will remain pressurized for long periods of time after engine shut down. This pressure must be relieved before servicing of the fuel system is begun. A valve is provided on the throttle body for this purpose. Remove the air cleaner and relieve system pressure by using Rotunda pressure gauge tool T80L-9974-A or equivalent and drain the system through the drain tube.






1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.

NOTE: When battery voltage is removed from the Powertrain Control Module (PCM), all learned values will be cleared and reset to predetermined values. When battery voltage is restored to the PCM, the vehicle may exhibit certain driveability concerns. It will be necessary to drive the vehicle to allow the PCM to relearn values for optimum driveablilty and performance.

2. Perform fuel pressure release procedures.
3. Remove the rear seat cushion.






4. Disconnect the fuel pump electrical connector.






5. Remove the fuel pump access cover screws and remove the fuel pump access cover.






6. Remove the fuel line clips and disconnect the fuel lines.
7. Siphon the fuel tank.
8. Raise and support the vehicle.






9. Loosen the clamps at the (A) fuel line hose and at the (B) relief discharge vent and disconnect the hoses.






10. Disconnect the fuel tank vent line.
11. Remove the fuel tank support straps.
12. Lower and remove the fuel tank.
12. To install, reverse removal procedures.






13. Connect battery negative cable.