Removing fuel tank

I have the problem talked about in one of the other threads. My fuel gauge only registers 3/4 when the tank is full. I'm OCD so I'd like to fix it. For those that have pulled the tank(how hard is it to do) Looks like removing the plastic quick connectors might be a problem. Has anyone removed their tank? Mine is a 2007 model.

 

The hardest part is the evap plastic lines to the tank, and the electrical connector to the sending unit.

Basically you have to use a small pick and push the tabs up on the evap line quick connect to disengage the lock.

The tank then needs to be lowered 6" or more to get the electrical connector off.

It's not easy, its not impossible.

Ideally you need 2 jacks to lower it down evenly.

 

It's much easier if you pull the bed off first.

Soak to threads of the bed bolts in pb blaster
Crawl unerneath so you can soak the threads.

Let it soak for a day and then do it again before you try to remove the bolts.

Should be very easy to just remove six bolts, but yours might be rusty

Remove the tail lights, remove the bed bolts, get a friend and the bed comes right off.

Should be a 5 min job, if you don't strip a bolt.

 

Wait until your gas tank is low

Pull the relay for the fuel pump (while the truck is off)

Get in and idle the truck until it dies from no gas.

You can skip this step if you want to spray gas all over yourself and the exhaust while removing the fuel line connections

 

Doesn't help to pull the bed, connections are under the cab on 4dr's.

 

It's much easier to reach everything with the bed removed
It definitely helps

But, no, it is not completely necessary. If you have a new truck, it's probably fine to leave the bed. But he has an old truck, it's always better to give yourself more room to work when things are dirty, rusty, siezed up, etc.

 

OP has an access cab

 

I have a 2008 Xrunner. I did it by myself in the garage. Like mentioned before, an empty tank will make your life easier. I lowered the tank with the use of a floor jack and a 2 x 4 resting under the tank.

 

Any other tips regarding this job? I saw a few videos but I am still concerned on how hard it is to disconnect any electrical connections and fuel lines while the tank is slightly lowered. I am in the rust belt but my undercarriage isn't too bad.

 

It has been a few years since I did this.

As I remember, the fittings are basically a squeeze and pull to get off.

I dropped mine using a floor jack. I also stacked 2 x 4s on the front and rear of tank. I would use the floor jack to drop it a few inches, then I would remove a 2 x 4 on the front and rear. Then drop it a little further. I did this until I had it on the garage floor. This way if it got away from me it would only fall a couple of inches.

If you have a helper, it will be easier.