Fuel Delivery: Tank-Fuel: Removal

Fig 1: Fuel Tank

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Release fuel system pressure. (Refer to FUEL SYSTEM/FUEL DELIVERY - STANDARD PROCEDURE) .
Drain fuel tank. (Refer to FUEL SYSTEM/FUEL DELIVERY - STANDARD PROCEDURE) .
Loosen clamp and disconnect rubber fuel vent hose (8) at tank fitting.
Support tank with a hydraulic jack.

Fig 2: Fuel Tank Mounting
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Remove two fuel tank strap bolts (3) and remove both tank support straps (4).

Fig 3: Fuel Tank
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Carefully lower tank a few inches and disconnect fuel pump module electrical connector (5) at top of tank. To disconnect electrical connector: Push upward on red colored tab to unlock. Push on black colored tab while removing connector.
Disconnect fuel line (6) at fuel pump module fitting by pressing on tabs at side of quick-connect fitting.
Disconnect NVLD, ORVR and EVAP lines (10) at front of tank.
Continue to lower tank for removal.
If fuel tank is to be replaced, remove fuel pump module from tank. (Refer to FUEL SYSTEM/FUEL DELIVERY/FUEL PUMP MODULE - REMOVAL) .