Fuel Tank (3.0L VIN U): Removal
- Release fuel pressure. See FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE RELEASE in this article. Disconnect negative battery cable. Raise vehicle on hoist. Drain fuel from tank into a suitable container.
- Remove right rear wheel and splash shield from wheel well. Remove ground wire from fuel tank filler neck. Remove ground wire retaining screw and ground wire from fuel tank filler neck. Disconnect fuel tank vent hose from fuel tank filler neck. Slide fuel tank vent hose out of retainer clip on frame.
- Remove nuts securing fuel tank support strap. Push other end of strap up and out left side of frame rail. Support fuel tank. Disconnect fuel line quick-connector tabs at fuel filter inlet and fuel return line. Pull fuel tank to fuel filter supply tube through access hole in frame toward fuel tank. Disconnect fuel pump/sending unit electrical connector.
- Disconnect fuel vapor hose and fuel return tube. Remove fuel tank mounting bolts. Lower fuel tank 2 to 3 inches. Push fuel tank vent hose toward fuel tank through access hole in frame. Tip rear of fuel tank down to allow mounting flanges to slide out from above rear axle while lowering fuel tank.