Contents: Removal procedure ↧ Installation procedure ↧
Removal procedure
Caution! Do not smoke or use open flames in areas where work is being performed on the fuel system. When working on the fuel system, disconnect the negative battery cable except for those checks that require battery voltage.
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Drain the fuel from the tank. Ensure that the fuel level in the tank is less than 1/4 full. If necessary, empty the fuel tank to at least this level.
3. Raise and support the vehicle.
4. Remove the front muffler. See Section 1G1, Exhaust System - 2.0 Diesel.
5. Disconnect the fuel pump connector on the right side of the fuel tank.
6. Disconnect the filler pipe from the fuel tank.
7. Disconnect the fuel supply and return lines located near the right front side of the fuel tank.
8. Remove the rear drive axle, if equipped. See Section 3B, Rear Drive Axle.
9. Support the fuel tank.
10. Remove the fuel tank clamp mounting screws.
11. Remove the fuel tank straps.
12. Gently push and move the front of the fuel pump downward while tilting the rear of the fuel pump upward.
13. Remove the fuel tank.
Installation procedure
1. Install the fuel tank in its original position.
2. Install the fuel tank clamps.
Tighten
Tighten the fuel tank clamp mounting screws to 20 N·m (15 lb-ft).
3. Connect the fuel supply and return lines located near the right front side of the fuel tank.
4. Connect the fuel tank filler pipe.
5. Connect the fuel pump connector to the right rear side of the fuel tank.
