Fuel Tank: Removal

WARNING: RELEASE FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE BEFORE SERVICING FUEL SYSTEM COMPONENTS. SERVICE VEHICLES IN WELL VENTILATED AREAS AND AVOID IGNITION SOURCES. NEVER SMOKE WHILE SERVICING THE VEHICLE. THIS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.

Release fuel system pressure. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE - FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE RELEASE PROCEDURE .
Remove the air cleaner lid, disconnect the inlet air temperature sensor and makeup air hose.
Remove the negative battery cable.
Remove fuel cap slowly to release tank pressure.
With vehicle on a hoist, drain fuel from tank. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE - DRAINING FUEL TANK .
Raise and support the vehicle.
CAUTION: There may be fuel in the fill tube. Remove hose carefully to reduce fuel splash.
Disconnect fuel tank from rubber fill hose.
NOTE: wrap shop towels around hoses to catch any gasoline spillage.
Remove bolts from the fuel tank straps. See Fig 1.

Fig 1: Fuel Tank Straps
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Lower fuel tank and remove the EVAP line and recirculation line.
Remove vacuum line from LDP.
Disconnect fuel line, it is in the front of the fuel tank. This is a quick connect fittings. See Fig 2.

Fig 2: Fuel Line
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1 - FUEL LINE

2 - FUEL TANK
Unlock the electrical connector then disconnect the electrical connector. See Fig 3

Fig 3: Electrical Connector
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Remove hoses from EVAP canister.
Remove fuel tank from vehicle.