Removal Procedure
- Relieve the fuel system pressure. Fuel Pressure Relief
- Drain the fuel tank. Fuel Tank Draining
- Raise and support the vehicle. Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
Catalytic Converter Nut (1) - Remove [2x]
Exhaust Hanger Bracket Bolt (1) - Remove
- Exhaust Muffler (2) @ Exhaust Insulator (3) - Separate
Exhaust Muffler (1) @ Exhaust Insulator-Left Side (2) - Separate
- Exhaust Muffler (1) @ Exhaust Insulator-Right Side (3) - Separate
Exhaust Muffler (1) - Remove
- Exhaust System Front Gasket (2) - Remove and DISCARD
- NOTE:
Left side shown, right side similar.
Rear Wheelhouse Liner - Right Side (1) - Remove - Rear Wheelhouse Liner Replacement
Release the retaining tab to separate the evaporative emission canister air inlet hose.
- Evaporative Emission Canister Air Inlet Hose (1) @ Rear Wheelhouse Panel Bracket (2) - Separate
Retainer (1) - Remove [3x]
Rear Wheelhouse Liner - Left Side (1) - Remove - Rear Wheelhouse Liner Replacement
Electrical Connector (1) - Disconnect
- Wiring Harness Retainer (2) - Remove [2x]
Electrical Connector (1) - Disconnect
- Wiring Harness Retainer (2) - Remove [5x]
Fuel Tank Filler Hose Clamp (1) @ Fuel Tank Filler Hose - Loosen
- Fuel Tank Filler Hose (2) @ Fuel Tank - Disconnect
- Evaporative Emission Intermediate Pipe (3) @ Fuel Tank Filler Pipe - Disconnect - Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service
Fuel Feed Pipe-Fuel Tank (1) @ Fuel Feed Pipe - Underbody - Disconnect - Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service
- Evaporative Emission Pipe-Fuel Tank (2) @ Evaporative Emission Pipe-Underbody - Disconnect - Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service
Place a suitable adjustable jack under the fuel tank.
- Fuel Tank Strap Bolt (1) - Remove [4x]
- Fuel Tank Strap (2) - Remove [2x]
Fuel Tank (1) - Remove
- With assistance, move fuel tank to bench.
Electrical Connector (1) - Disconnect [2x]
- Quick Connect Fitting (2) - Disconnect - Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service
- Fuel Feed Pipe (3) @ Retainer (4) - Remove [2x]
Fuel Sender Retainer (1) @ Fuel Tank - Remove
Use the CH-45747 fuel sender lock ring wrench (2) to remove the fuel sender retainer.
Fuel Tank Fuel Pump Module (1) @ Fuel Tank - Remove
- Fuel Pump Seal (2) @ Fuel Tank Fuel Pump Module - Remove and DISCARD
Electrical Connector (1) - Disconnect
- Release the retaining tabs.
- Fuel Level Sensor (2) - Remove