Tank, Fuel: Removal
- Drain the fuel tank. Refer to DRAINING FUEL TANK .
- Disconnect the negative battery cable.
- Loosen fasteners (1, 2) and remove the floor cover (3).
- Remove bolts (2) the fuel pump access cover (1).
- Disconnect fuel pump module wire harness connector (4).
- Disconnect fuel line quick connect fittings (1) and (3). Refer to FITTING, QUICK CONNECT .
- Disconnect the fuel vent line (2) quick connect fitting. Refer to FITTING, QUICK CONNECT .
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to HOISTING, STANDARD PROCEDURE
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- Remove the fasteners (2) and the fill tube shield (1).
- Loosen hose clamp (3) and remove fuel fill hose (2) from fuel tank (1).
- Remove nuts (2) and the fuel tank shield (1).NOTE:
The right fuel tank strap also secures the Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) tank.
- Position a transmission jack under the tank (2).
- Remove the right gas/DEF tank strap bolt (4).
- Remove and the left fuel tank strap bolts (1).
- Lower the fuel tank.