REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION Fuel Tank Removal WARNING: Do not smoke,
carry lighted tobacco or open flame of any type when working on or near
any fuel-related component. Highly flammable mixtures are always present
and can be ignited, resulting in possible personal injury. WARNING:
Fuel in the fuel system remains under high pressure even when the engine
is not running. Before servicing or disconnecting any of the fuel lines
or fuel system components, the fuel system pressure must be relieved to
prevent accidental spraying of fuel, causing personal injury or a fire
hazard. CAUTION: The fuel filter is located near the left side frame
rail on the fuel tank. Correct placement of the vehicle hoisting
equipment is necessary to prevent damaging any fuel system components.
1. Release the fuel system pressure. For additional information, refer
to Section 310-00. 2. Drain the fuel tank. For additional information,
refer to Section 310-00.
3. Disconnect the vapor hoses at the rear of the fuel tank. 4. If
equipped, remove the fuel tank skid plate. 5. NOTE: The 4.6L and 5.4L
(2V) engines are equipped with returnless fuel systems. The 5.4L 4V
engine is equipped with a return-type fuel system. Disconnect the vapor
hose and the fuel hose(s) forward of the fuel tank. For additional
information, refer to Section 310-00. 6. CAUTION: Do not support the
fuel tank directly beneath the fuel pump mounting area. Damage to the
fuel pump assembly can occur. Position a suitable jack under the fuel
tank. 7. NOTE: The location of the fuel vent hose is critical to fuel
system operation. Note the routing of the fuel vent hose at this time.
Remove the fuel tank front and rear support straps and lower the front
of the fuel tank approximately 25 mm (1 in). 8. NOTE: RH shown, LH
similar. Remove the rear LH and RH sway bar bracket nuts and lower the
sway bar. 9. Remove the rear driveshaft. For additional information,
refer to Section 205-01. 10. Loosen the clamp and disconnect the vent
hose from the fuel tank vent spout.
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