Fuel Tank: Removal

Release fuel pressure from fuel system. See FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE RELEASE . Disconnect negative battery cable. Remove rear seat.
Disconnect fuel pump electrical connector. See Fig 1. Raise vehicle and support.
To drain fuel tank, place container under fuel filler tube at fuel tank. Loosen and remove fuel filler tube from fuel tank. See Fig 2. Stick siphon hose into tank at fuel filler tube connection, and drain fuel tank.
Loosen the rear stabilizer bar brackets from body. Swing stabilizer bar toward rear of vehicle. See Fig 2. Disconnect fuel and EVAP lines. See Fig 3.
Position transmission jack under fuel tank assembly. Remove fuel tank strap bolts. Passenger side first. Lower fuel tank and remove the purge line and vent line.
Remove the wiring harness from the heat shield, if needed. See Fig 4. Lower tank more and remove the wiring harness from fuel tank pin, if needed. See Fig 5.
Remove wiring harness from body. Remove NVLD filter from mounting location. Remove fuel tank.

Fig 1: Locating Fuel Tank Electrical Connector

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Fig 2: Locating Fuel Filler Tube & Rear Stabilizer Bar

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Fig 3: Disconnecting Fuel & EVAP Lines At Fuel Tank

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Fig 4: Locating Harness Tab On Heat Shield

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Fig 5: Locating Harness On Fuel Tank Pin

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