Tank, Fuel: Removal: Removal

Fig 1: Negative Battery Cable

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Perform the fuel system pressure release procedure. Refer to FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE RELEASE .
Drain the fuel tank. Refer to DRAINING FUEL TANK .
Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable (2).

Fig 2: Filler Hose, Clamps, & Quick-Connect Fitting
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Raise and support the vehicle.
Loosen the filler hose clamps (1) and remove the filler hose (2) from the fuel tank.
Disconnect the quick-connect fitting (3) at the EVAP purge line.
Remove the muffler. Refer to MUFFLER, EXHAUST, REMOVAL .

Fig 3: Vapor Line Quick-Connect Fitting & Vacuum Line Quick-Connect Fitting
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Disconnect the quick-connect fitting (1) at the On-Board Refueling Vapor Recovery (ORVR) vapor line.
Disconnect the quick-connect fitting (2) at the ORVR vacuum line.

Fig 4: Heat Shield & Support Bearing
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Remove the propeller shaft assembly. Refer to SHAFT, DRIVE, REAR, REMOVAL .

Fig 5: Fuel Pump Module Electrical Connector
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Disconnect the fuel pump module electrical connector (1) located on the rear crossmember.
Disconnect the electrical connector (2) from the retaining tab on the rear crossmember and position the connector aside.

Fig 6: Left Side Body Skid Plate Retainers
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If equipped, remove the left side body skid plate retainers (1) and remove the skid plate.

Fig 7: Quick-Connect Fitting
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Disconnect the quick-connect fitting (1) at the fuel supply line.

Fig 8: Suitable Hydraulic Jack & Fuel Tank Adapter
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Using a suitable hydraulic jack (1) and a fuel tank adapter (2), support the fuel tank.

Fig 9: Support Strap Retaining Bolts
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NOTE:
If equipped with skid plates, remove the skid plates, fuel tank support straps and fuel tank as an assembly.
Remove the fuel tank support strap retaining bolts (1).
Using the hydraulic jack, lower the fuel tank, support straps and if equipped, skid plates as an assembly and remove from the vehicle.

Fig 10: Heat Shield Push Pin Retainers
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If replacing the fuel tank, remove the heat shield push pin retainers (1) and remove the heat shield.
If replacing the fuel tank, remove the main fuel pump module from the fuel tank. Refer to MODULE, FUEL PUMP, REMOVAL .
If replacing the fuel tank, remove the auxiliary fuel pump module from the fuel tank. Refer to MODULE, FUEL PUMP, REMOVAL .