Fuel Tank: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Dodge Grand Caravan, 2004 Dodge Caravan, and 2004 Chrysler Town & Country. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove fuel filler cap and perform FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE RELEASE PROCEDURE (Fig 1).

Fig 1: Identifying Fuel Tank
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Disconnect negative cable from battery.
Insert fuel siphon hose into fuel filler neck and push it into the tank.
Drain fuel tank dry into holding tank or a properly labeled GASOLINE safety container.
Raise vehicle on hoist and support.
Use a transmission jack to support fuel tank. Remove bolts from fuel tank straps.
Lower tank slightly.
Disconnect the fuel filler vent tube. Squeeze tabs and pull apart (Fig 2).

Fig 2: Removing Fuel Filler And Vent Tube
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Disconnect the fuel fill hose at the fuel tank filler metal tube NOT AT THE FUEL TANK (Fig 2).
Disconnect fuel line and vapor line at the front of the fuel tank.
The fuel pump module electrical connector has a retainer that locks it in place.
Slide fuel pump module electrical connector lock to unlock.
Push down on connector retainer (Fig 3) and pull connector off module.

Fig 3: Removing Pump Module Connector Retainer And Lock
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Lower tank from vehicle. Remove fuel filler vent tube from frame (Fig 4).

Fig 4: Removing Vent Hose
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