Fuel Tank Replacement
- Drain the fuel tank: Remove the fuel tank unit (see Fuel Pump/Fuel Gauge Sending Unit Replacement
). Using a hand pump, a hose, and a container suitable for gasoline, draw the fuel from the fuel tank.
- Jack up the vehicle, and support it with jackstands.
- 4WD model: Remove the propeller shaft (see PROPELLER SHAFT REMOVAL
). Remove the rear differential mounting bolt (A), then support it with jackstands.
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- Loosen the evaporative emission (EVAP) canister bracket bolt.
- Remove the fuel tank guard (B).
- Loosen the clamp (C).
- Disconnect the fuel vapor hose (D), hoses (E) and parking brake cable holder bolts (F). Slide back the clamps, then twist the hoses as you pull to avoid damaging them.
- Place a jack or other support under the tank (G).
- Remove the strap bolts and the strap (H).
- Remove the fuel tank.
- Install the parts in the reverse order of removal.