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Removing  
     
CAUTION! 
     
Obtain the radio Anti-theft code from the 
customer before disconnecting the Battery 
Ground strap. 
    
WARNING! 
Empty the fuel tank before removing it! If it is not empty, the weight 
and sloshing fuel could lead to injury, component damage or 
possible fuel spillage.  -  Disconnect Battery Ground strap.
First ensure that ignition is switched OFF. 
-  Open fuel tank cover briefly and close again.
-  If necessary, drain fuel tank using fuel cart   Page 20
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Note:  
     For weight reasons, fuel tank must be empty 
before removing. 
     
- Remove rear axle.
     
       Repair Manual, Suspension, Wheels, 
Steering, Repair Group 42
   
     
-  Remove connector flange cover under luggage 
compartment trim. 
    
Note:  
Return line -2- and supply line -3- remain connected.  -  Unlatch and disconnect 4-pin harness connector -1-.
-  Clean area around fuel filler neck.
-  With fuel filler cap removed, pry out clamp ring on rubber seal (around 
filler neck). 
-  Push rubber seal through and toward the inside.
-  Remove right rear wheel house liner.
    
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Remove screw -1- for fuel filler neck, Ground connection -2- and 
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