Fuel Tank: Removal

Perform fuel system pressure release. Refer to the FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE RELEASE PROCEDURE in this section.
Disconnect the negative battery cable (Fig 1).

Fig 1: Disconnecting Negative Battery Cable
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Raise and support vehicle on hoist.
Disconnect vapor line from EVAP canister tube.
Remove EVAP canister (Fig 2).

Fig 2: Removing EVAP Canister
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Drain fuel tank. Remove the drain port cap and remove fuel. Drain fuel tank into holding tank or a properly labeled Gasoline safety container. Reinstall drain port cap when done draining fuel (Fig 3).

Fig 3: Identifying Fuel Tank
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Disconnect fuel pump module electrical connector and ground wire (Fig 4).

Fig 4: Locating Pump Module Electrical Connector
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Disconnect the fuel tube from Fuel Filter/Regulator. Refer to QUICK-CONNECT FITTINGS in the Fuel Delivery section of this group.
Disconnect fuel filler tube and filler vent tube from filler hose at fuel tank.
Support tank with transmission jack. Loosen tank mounting straps and lower tank slightly.
Remove tank mounting straps and lower tank.