Removal Procedure
- Relieve the fuel system pressure. Refer to Fuel Pressure Relief (CH 48027) or Fuel Pressure Relief (Without CH-48027) .
- Drain the fuel tank. Refer to Fuel Tank Draining (Non E-85) .
- Raise and support the vehicle, high enough to access the top of the fuel tank through the wheelhouse liner. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
- Remove the left rear pickup box wheelhouse liner. Refer to Pickup Box Wheelhouse Panel Liner Replacement .
- Loosen the fuel fill hose clamp (2) at the fuel tank.
- Disconnect the fuel tank evaporative emission (EVAP) line (1) quick connect fitting from the fill tube vent line. Refer to Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service .
- Separate the fuel fill hose from the fuel tank.
- Disconnect the chassis wiring harness electrical connectors from the pressure sensor and the module.
- Disengage the harness from the retainer on the fuel tank.
- Raise the vehicle completely.
- Disconnect and remove the middle EVAP vapor line (1) from the fuel tank (3) and the EVAP canister (5). Refer to Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service .
- Disconnect the fuel feed line quick connect fitting from the fuel tank line. Refer to Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service .
- Remove the upper fuel tank strap bolt.
- Remove the upper fuel tank strap.
- Support the fuel tank with an adjustable jack.
- Remove the lower fuel tank strap bolt.
- Remove the lower fuel tank strap.
- With the aid of an assistant, carefully lower the fuel tank from the vehicle.
- Place the fuel tank in a suitable work area.
- If the fuel tank is not being replaced, proceed to the Installation Procedure.
CAUTION:
Do not bend the fuel tank straps. Bending the fuel tank straps may damage the straps.