Fuel Tank Removal and Installation

REMOVAL

WARNING: DO NOT SMOKE OR CARRY LIGHTED TOBACCO OR OPEN FLAME OF ANY TYPE WHEN WORKING ON OR NEAR ANY FUEL RELATED COMPONENTS. HIGHLY FLAMMABLE VAPORS ARE ALWAYS PRESENT AND MAY IGNITE. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY.

All vehicles
1. Drain the fuel tank.
2. Remove the rear seat cushion.







3. Detach the grommet.

Vehicles Without Returnless Fuel System







4. Disconnect the fuel pump module electrical connector and disconnect the fuel return line.


Vehicles With Returnless Fuel System







5. Disconnect the fuel pump module electrical connector and the fuel pump module supply line.

All vehicles
6. Raise and support the vehicle.







7. Disconnect the fuel filter outlet connector.

NOTE: Fuel supply line connectors are white or are identified by a white band.







8. Support the fuel tank.

CAUTION: When supporting the fuel tank, use a suitable packing material to prevent damage to the underside of the fuel tank.

9. Remove the fuel tank support straps.
10. Partially lower the fuel tank.

CAUTION: When lowering the fuel tank, make sure that excessive strain is not placed on pipes and electrical connectors.







11. Disconnect the fuel filler neck from the fuel tank.







12. Disconnect the fuel vapor recirculation hose.







13. Disconnect the On-board Refueling Vapor Recovery (ORVR) refueling hose (if equipped).







14. Remove the fuel tank (vehicles with returnless fuel system shown).

INSTALLATION







1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

WARNING: DO NOT SMOKE OR CARRY LIGHTED TOBACCO OR OPEN FLAME OF ANY TYPE WHEN WORKING ON OR NEAR ANY FUEL RELATED COMPONENTS. HIGHLY FLAMMABLE VAPORS ARE ALWAYS PRESENT AND MAY IGNITE. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY.