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HOMESERVICE MANUALSJEEP2009PATRIOT 4WD L4-2.4LREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISPOWERTRAIN MANAGEMENTFUEL DELIVERY AND AIR INDUCTIONFUEL TANKSERVICE AND REPAIRFUEL TANK - REMOVAL
2009 Jeep Patriot 4WD L4-2.4L
Fuel Tank - Removal
2009 Jeep Patriot 4WD L4-2.4LSECTION Fuel Tank - Removal
REMOVAL
WARNING: Risk of injury to eyes and skin from contact with fuel, Wear protective clothing and eye protection. Risk of poisoning from inhaling and swallowing fuel. Pour fuel only into appropriately marked OSHA approved containers. Failure to comply may result in serious or fatal injury.
1. Release fuel system pressure. Refer to Fuel Pressure Release Procedure. Service and Repair
2. Remove the air cleaner lid, disconnect the inlet air temperature sensor and makeup air hose.
3. Remove the negative battery cable.
4. Remove the rear seat cushion.
5. Rear seat cushion loose.
6. Remove plastic cover.
7. Clean top of tank to remove loose dirt and debris.
8. Use special tool Spanner Wrench #9340 to remove left side module lock ring.
NOTE: wrap shop towels around hoses to catch any gasoline spillage.
9. Disconnect electrical and fuel lines from module.
10. Drain fuel from tank.
11. Raise and support the vehicle.
12. Remove the fuel tank skid plates, if equipped Skid Plate - Removal
13. Remove exhaust system.
14. For All Wheel Drive vehicles, remove drive shaft.
15. Remove stay bars.
NOTE: For All Wheel Drive vehicles the rear driveline module must be lowered to remove fuel tank assembly.
16. Tie rear driveline module to suspension crossmember.
17. Support rear driveline module.
18. Remove 3 mounting bolts and lower rear drive line module from suspension crossmember.
19. Module lowered.
20. Remove splash shield.
21. Remove splash shield.
22. Disconnect vapor canister line.
23. Disconnect filler tube recirculation vent line and purge line.
CAUTION: There may be fuel in the fill tube. Remove hose carefully to reduce fuel splash.
24. Disconnect fuel tank from rubber fill hose.
25. Remove parking brake cable mounting from fuel tank strap.
26. Remove parking brake cable mounting from fuel tank strap.
27. Support fuel tank.
28. Remove bolts from the fuel tank straps.
29. Remove fuel tank from vehicle.
RENDER: 1.0x
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.