Removal Procedure
- Relieve the fuel system pressure. Refer to the Fuel Pressure Relief (Without CH 48027) or Fuel Pressure Relief (With CH 48027) .
- Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
- Drain the fuel tank. Refer to Fuel Tank Draining .
- Remove the fuel fill pipe from the fuel tank.
- Disconnect the vent hose.
- Disconnect the chassis fuel pipes.
- Cap the fuel and evaporative emission (EVAP) pipes in order to prevent possible fuel system contamination.
- Disconnect the EVAP vent pipe at the fuel canister.
- Remove the fuel tank protective shield.
- Support the fuel tank with a suitable jack.
- Remove the fuel tank strap attaching bolts.
- Remove the fuel tank straps.
- Carefully lower the rear of the fuel tank slightly.
- Disconnect the fuel sender and the fuel pressure sensor electrical connectors.
- Remove the fuel tank.
- Place the fuel tank in a suitable work area.
- Remove the fuel feed and EVAP pipes from the fuel sender and the retaining clips.
- Remove the fuel sender assembly from the fuel tank. Refer to Fuel Sender Assembly Replacement .
- Remove the EVAP pipe from the fuel tank roll over valves and the retaining clips.
- Transfer parts as necessary.
CAUTION:
Do not bend the fuel tank straps. Bending the fuel tank straps may damage the straps.