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Tank, Fuel: Removal

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WARNING:

The fuel system is under constant high pressure even with engine off. Until the fuel pressure has been properly released from the system, do not attempt to open the fuel system. Do not smoke or use open flames/sparks when servicing the fuel system. Wear protective clothing and eye protection. Make sure the area in which the vehicle is being serviced is in a well ventilated area and free of flames/sparks. Failure to comply may result in serious or fatal injury.

WARNING:

No sparks, open flames or smoking. Risk of poisoning from inhaling and swallowing fuel. Pour fuel only into appropriately marked OSHA approved containers. Wear protective clothing. Risk of injury to eyes and skin from contact with fuel.

  1. Perform the draining fuel tank procedure. Refer to FUEL DELIVERY, GAS, STANDARD PROCEDURE .
  2. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable. If equipped with an Intelligent Battery Sensor (IBS), disconnect the IBS connector first before disconnecting the negative battery cable.
  3. Remove the left rear wheelhouse splash shield. Refer to SHIELD, SPLASH, REAR WHEELHOUSE, REMOVAL .
    GC0152112Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  4. Disconnect the fuel filler tube Onboard Refueling Vapor Recovery (ORVR) vent line (3).
  5. Remove the fuel filler tube retaining nut (5).
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  6. Remove the under body splash shield (1).
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  7. Remove the fuel filler tube hose clamp (1).
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  8. Remove fuel filler tube (2) from the rubber hose (1) on the fuel tank and position aside.
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  9. Remove the muffler and tailpipe assembly (2). Refer to MUFFLER, EXHAUST, REMOVAL .
    GC0081122Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  10. Remove the driveshaft. Refer to REMOVAL REAR .
  11. Remove fasteners (2) and remove the heat shield (1).
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  12. Remove the right underbody splash shield (1).
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  13. Disconnect the EVAP line (1) in the right rear wheel well. Refer to FITTING, QUICK CONNECT, STANDARD PROCEDURE .
    GC0192464Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  14. Disconnect the vapor line (1). Refer to FITTING, QUICK CONNECT, STANDARD PROCEDURE .
    GC0192423Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  15. Disconnect the fuel supply line (1). Refer to FITTING, QUICK CONNECT, STANDARD PROCEDURE .
  16. Using a suitable hydraulic jack with a fuel tank adapter, support the fuel tank.
    GC0192438Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  17. Remove the fuel tank support strap retaining bolts (1).
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  18. Remove the fuel tank support straps (1).
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  19. Carefully lower the fuel tank and pull the ORVR vent line (1) through bracket.
  20. Lower and remove the fuel tank from the vehicle.
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