Removal Procedure
- Relieve the fuel system pressure. Refer to Fuel Pressure Relief Procedure .
- Drain the fuel from the tank. Refer to Fuel Tank Draining Procedure .
- Raise the vehicle.
- Remove the fuel tank shield.
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- Disconnect the filler tube hose (6) and the vent hose (3) at the fuel tank.
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- Support the fuel tank.
- Remove the fuel tank straps.
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- With the aid of an assistant lower and support the fuel tank. Lower the fuel tank to access the top of the fuel tank.
- Clean all fuel pipe connections and surrounding areas before disconnecting the fuel pipes in order to avoid possible contamination of the fuel system.
- Disconnect the fuel pipes and the vapor pipe. Refer to Quick Connect Fitting(s) Service (Metal Collar) or Quick Connect Fitting(s) Service (Plastic Collar) .
- Disconnect the electrical connections at the sender.
- Remove the fuel tank.
- Remove the fuel sender. Refer to Fuel Sender Assembly Replacement .
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