Removal and Replacement

Fuel Tank Replacement

Removal Procedure

Danger: To avoid any vehicle damage, serious personal injury or death when major components are removed from the vehicle and the vehicle is supported by a hoist, support the vehicle with jack stands at the opposite end from which the components are being removed and strap the vehicle to the hoist.


Warning: Refer to Gasoline/Gasoline Vapors Warning Service Precautions.

Warning: Refer to Safety Glasses Warning Safety Glasses Warning.

1. Drain the fuel tank. Refer to Fuel Tank Draining Procedures.




2. Disconnect the evaporative emission and fuel pipe connectors (1). Refer to Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service Procedures.
3. Loosen the hose clamps (2) and slide the filler tube away from the fuel tank.
4. Disconnect the fuel tank harness electrical connector (3).
5. Remove the rear coil springs. Refer to Rear Spring, Insulator, and Jounce Bumper Replacement Rear Suspension.




6. Reinstall the shock fasteners (1) to the shock without the coil spring.




7. Support the rear axle with a suitable jack stand.
8. Remove the right lower wheel liner fasteners (1).
9. Remove and discard the right rear axle bushing nuts (2) and bolts (3).




10. Reposition the rear axle (1) rearward and up.




11. Support the fuel tank with a suitable jack.
12. Remove the fuel tank strap bolts (1) and reposition the fuel tank straps toward the back of the vehicle.




13. Remove the fuel tank (1).
14. If replacing the tank, remove the fuel tank fuel pump. Refer to Fuel Tank Fuel Pump Module Replacement Fuel Tank Fuel Pump Module Replacement.

Installation Procedure

1. If the tank was replaced, install the fuel tank fuel pump. Refer to Fuel Tank Fuel Pump Module Replacement Fuel Tank Fuel Pump Module Replacement.




2. Install the fuel tank (1).





Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution Fastener Caution.

3. Install the fuel tank straps and tighten the fuel tank strap bolts (1) to 20 Nm (15 lb ft).




4. Return the rear axle (1) to its original position.




5. Support the rear axle with a suitable jack stand.
6. Install NEW right rear axle bushing nuts (2) and bolts (3).
7. Install the right lower wheel liner fasteners (1).




8. Remove the shock fasteners (1) from the shock.
9. Install the rear coil springs. Refer to Rear Spring, Insulator, and Jounce Bumper Replacement Rear Suspension.




10. Connect the fuel tank harness electrical connector (3).
11. Slide the filler hose onto the tank and tighten the hose clamps (2) to 4 Nm (35 lb in).
12. Connect the evaporative emission and fuel pipe connectors (1). Refer to Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service Procedures.
13. Refill the fuel tank.