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Fuel Tank: Removal

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  1. Drain fuel tank into approved container.
  2. Raise and support vehicle.
  3. Remove catalytic converter and intermediate pipe assembly.
  4. Remove 2 left side bolts (1) and 3 right side bolts (3) from the rear exhaust heat shield (2). See Fig 1 .
  5. Remove rear exhaust heat shield (2) from the underbody.
  6. Remove 2 bolts (1) securing the parking brake cable (2) on left side of vehicle. See Fig 2 .
  7. Remove 2 bolts (1) securing the parking brake cable (2) on right side of vehicle. See Fig 3 .
  8. Disconnect fuel supply line. See QUICK CONNECT FITTING(S) SERVICE (PLASTIC COLLAR)  .
  9. Loosen fuel filler hose clamp (1). See Fig 4 .
  10. Disconnect fuel filler hose (2) from the fuel tank.
  11. Disconnect filler pipe vent line (1) from fuel tank (2). See Fig 5 .
  12. Disconnect the On-Board Refueling Vapor Recovery (ORVR) vent line (1) from the Fill Limiter Vent Valve (FLVV) by pinching both sides of the hose connector. See Fig 6 .
  13. Disconnect the filler pipe vent line (1) from the FLVV (2). See Fig 7 .
  14. Disconnect EVAP vapor line (1) from the EVAP canister by pinching both sides of the hose connector. See Fig 8 .
  15. Support the fuel tank with a transmission jack or other suitable fixture.
  16. Remove 4 bolts (1) and the 2 fuel tank straps (2). See Fig 9 .
  17. Remove fuel tank (3).
  18. If replacing the fuel tank, remove all lines, hoses, and the FLVV, and install on the replacement fuel tank.
Fig 1: Removing Rear Exhaust Heat Shield
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Fig 2: Locating Left Side Brake Cable Secure Points
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Fig 3: Locating Right Side Parking Brake Cable Secure Points
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Fig 4: Loosening Fuel Filler Hose Clamp
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Fig 5: Identifying Filler Pipe Vent Line
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Fig 6: Disconnecting ORVR Vent Line
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Fig 7: Identifying Filler Pipe Vent Line At FLVV
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Fig 8: Disconnecting EVAP Vapor Line From EVAP Canister
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Fig 9: Removing Fuel Tank
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