Removal Procedure

WARNING: To avoid any vehicle damage, serious personal injury or death when major components are removed from the vehicle and the vehicle is supported by a hoist, support the vehicle with jack stands at the opposite end from which the components are being removed and strap the vehicle to the hoist.

WARNING: Refer to Safety Glasses Warning .

Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .

Fig 1: Identifying Fuel Tank Heat Shield To Fuel Tank Retaining Nuts

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WARNING: Refer to Exhaust Service Warning .

Remove the fuel tank heat shield to fuel tank retaining nuts (1).
Remove the fuel tank heat shield (2).