Fuel Delivery - Gas: Tank-Fuel: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Fuel Filler Tubes And Hoses To Fuel Tank

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Release fuel system pressure (Refer to FUEL SYSTEM/FUEL DELIVERY - STANDARD PROCEDURE) .
Drain fuel tank.
Loosen clamp (9) and disconnect rubber fill hose (3) at tank fitting (7).

Fig 2: Fuel / Evap Lines-Fuel Tank
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At rear of tank, disconnect fuel pump module electrical jumper connector (5) from body connector (6).
At rear of tank, disconnect EVAP lines (2) and (3) from lines (1) and (4).
At front of tank, disconnect fuel and EVAP lines (9) and (10) from lines (11) and (12).
Support tank with a hydraulic jack.

Fig 3: Fuel Tank Mounting
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Remove bolts (1) and (2) at right side of fuel tank.
Remove bolts (3) at left side of fuel tank.
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) .