Fuel Tank: Removal

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Release the fuel system pressure. See FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE RELEASE . Drain the fuel tank. See FUEL TANK DRAINING .
Raise and support vehicle. Remove the wheel house fuel filler pipe opening cover. See Fig 1 . Disconnect the fuel fill hose from the fuel fill pipe. Remove the rear suspension support assembly. See appropriate REAR article in SUSPENSION. Disconnect the fuel feed pipe at fuel filter. See Figure . See FUEL LINE DISCONNECT FITTINGS .
Disconnect fuel return pipe (located next to fuel filter). Disconnect the vapor pipe (EVAP pipe) from the EVAP canister. See Fig 2 . Remove the fuel pipe and EVAP pipe retainer from the frame. Disconnect the fuel tank electrical connector. Disconnect the fuel tank electrical harness from the retainers. Support fuel tank. Remove the fuel tank strap bolts and straps. Carefully remove the fuel tank.

Fig 1: Locating Wheel House Filler Pipe Opening Cover

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Fig 2: Locating EVAP Canister

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