Fuel Tank Removal and Installation: Removal

Relieve fuel pressure in fuel feed line. See FUEL PRESSURE RELIEF PROCEDURE .
Disconnect negative (-) cable from battery.
Hoist vehicle.
Remove exhaust center pipe. See EXHAUST SYSTEM COMPONENTS .
Remove rear propeller shaft. See PROPELLER SHAFT REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
With cable connected, detach parking brake cable clamp from fuel tank cover. See PARKING BRAKE CABLE LOCATION .
Disconnect fuel filler hose (2) from fuel filler neck referring to Step 1) to Step 3) of "Removal" under FUEL TANK INLET VALVE REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
Disconnect fuel pump connector (1).

Fig 1: Identifying Fuel Pump Connector
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Drain fuel from fuel tank.
CAUTION:
- Do not force pump hose into fuel tank.
- Store drained fuel in an airtight container to reduce the risk of fire and personal injury.
Disconnect fuel feed pipe (2) and EVAP canister hose (1) from each pipe. See FUEL HOSE DISCONNECTING AND RECONNECTING .

Fig 2: Identifying Fuel Feed Pipe And EVAP Canister Hose
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Remove fuel tank cover (1).

Fig 3: Identifying Fuel Tank Cover
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Support fuel tank (1) with jack (2) and remove fuel tank bolts.

Fig 4: Supporting Fuel Tank With Jack
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Disconnect breather hose (1) from fuel tank while lowering fuel tank, and remove fuel tank.

Fig 5: Identifying Breather Hose

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