NOTE : This bulletin applies to all vehicles equipped with a gasoline
engine.

DISCUSSION:

Customer may report that the vehicle is hard to fill with fuel or that the fuel
pump nozzle shuts off repeatedly while trying to fill vehicle.

This customer complaint can occur due to a number of different causes. The fuel
tank is the least likely cause of this condition. The following Diagnostic
procedure can be used to diagnose the issues.

DIAGNOSIS:

FUEL TANK REMOVAL

1. Release the fuel
   pressure.
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
3. Drain fuel tank dry into holding tank or a properly labeled GASOLINE safety
   container.
4. Raise vehicle and support.
5. Disconnect the exhaust system between the catalytic
   converter and the muffler.
6. Support the exhaust system with jack stands.
7. Remove muffler hanger rubber garments.
8. Remove the center exhaust hanger rubber grommets.
9. Remove the rear portion of the exhaust system and set on floor.
10. Disconnect the fuel tank electrical connector
11. Disconnect the fuel line and EVAP line.
12. Disconnect the vapor recirculation tube.
13. Mark the driveshaft rear connection.
14. Disconnect the driveshaft rear connection.
15. Remove the driveshaft support/bearing.
16. Support driveshaft on jack.
17. Remove the left rear tire and splash shield.
18. Remove the fuel filler tube from the rubber hose at fuel tank.
19. Support the fuel tank with a transmission jack.
20. Remove the 2 fuel tank straps.
21. Lower fuel tank
22. Drain Fuel Tank, use an approved GASOLINE draining station.
23. Remove tank from vehicle

INSTALLATION

1. Support the fuel tank with a transmission jack.
   
2. Raise fuel tank and install to vehicle.
   
3. Install the 2 fuel tank straps.
   
4. Install the fuel filler tube to the rubber hose at fuel tank.
   
5. Connect the vapor recirculation tube.
   
6. Connect the fuel line and EVAP
   line.
   
7. Connect the fuel tank electrical connector.
   
8. Support driveshaft on jack.
   
9. Install the driveshaft support/bearing.
   
10. Align the Marks on the driveshaft to the rear connection.
    
11. Connect the driveshaft rear connection.
    
12. Install the exhaust system and tighten clamp.
    
13. Install the center exhaust hanger rubber grommets.
    
14. Install muffler hanger rubber grommets.
    
15. Install the left rear tire. (16) Lower vehicle.

1. Connect the negative battery cable.
   
2. Fill fuel tank. Use the DRBIII(R) scan tool to pressurize the fuel system.
   Check for leaks.