Fuel Tank Removal and Installation: Removal

Relieve fuel pressure in fuel feed line. Refer to Fuel Pressure Relief Procedure .
Disconnect negative (-) cable from battery.
Hoist vehicle.
Remove exhaust center pipe. Refer to EXHAUST SYSTEM COMPONENTS .
Remove rear propeller shaft. Refer to PROPELLER SHAFT REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
With cable connected, detach parking brake cable clamp from fuel tank cover. Refer to 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.
WARNING: There is a risk of fire or explosion if the drained fuel is stored in an inappropriate container.
Avoid using an open container to hold the fuel.

NOTE: The hose of the hand-operated pump could damage the fuel tank inlet valve if too much force is used when inserting it into the fuel tank.
Do not apply too strong a force when inserting the pump hose into the fuel tank.
Disconnect fuel feed pipe (2) and EVAP canister hose (1) from each pipe. Refer to Fuel Hose Disconnecting and Reconnecting .

Fig 2: Identifying Evap Canister Hose And Fuel Feed Pipe
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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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