bad fuel tank

1996 MERCURY SABLE
120,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD
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FIXERGUY73
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how to replace fuel tank on 1996 mercury sable
Mar 14, 2011 at 1:52 AM
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PAULIE6
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dicconect neg battery cable drain tank loosen two straps unhook fuel lines and wires and drop it change parts and put it back in hook everything up and gas it up and go
Mar 14, 2011 at 3:50 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Try to run as much of the fuel from the tank as possible. It can be very heavy and difficult to move around. Stay clear of it when removing the straps and support it with a jack or something similar.
May 3, 2011 at 1:13 PM
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