Do I have to take the gas tank off to replace the fuel tank or is there another way

You will need to replace the fuel tank level sending unit.

check the tank is it plastic... if so drop the tank pour gas in bucket if black stuff in the gas take a water hose and spray it out wait till dry put it back on and put gas and try to start it,,, if fuel pump in tank replace it... please let me know how it turns out,,, good luck

The fuelpump is located inside the gas tank, you will need to drop the tank to replace the pump, heres a picture of the pump and in goes in through the top of the tank, the fuelpump is called a fuelpump module because it comes complete with holder sending unit and all other parts as you will see in the picture,hope this helps, good luck.

TO REMOVE FUEL TANK YOU FIRST RELIEF FUEL PRESSURE.THEN YOU RAISE THE VECHICLE AND SUPPORT ON JACK STANDS.THEN YOU DRAIN FUEL OUT OF FUEL TANK.YOU CAN GO TO ANY AUTO PARTS STORE BUY A SIPHON.DONT SIPHON GASOLINE WITH YOUR MOUTH.SWALLOWING GAS AND FUMES COULD BE FATAL.WHEN ALL FUEL OUT THE FUEL TANK.REMOVE THE FUEL FILLER.DISCONNECT THE ELECTRICAL WIRING TO FUEL TANK.THEN DISCONNECT ALL THE HOSES FROM THE FUEL TANK.PLACE A LARGE FLOOR JACK CENTER OF THE FUEL TANK.PLACE A PIECE PLY WOOD OVER FLOOR JACK LIFTING SADDLE TO KEEP FROM PUTTING A HOLE IN FUEL TANK.START RAISING FLOOR JACK UNTIL SADDLE TOUCH GAS TANK JUST ENOUGH TO HOLD TANK IN PLACE.THEN YOU REMOVE FUEL PUMP SUPPORT STRAP BOLTS DROP FUEL TANK DISCONNECT FUEL SUPPLY AND RETURN HOSES AND DISCONNECT FUEL VAPOR LINES FROM PRESSURE RELIEF ROLLOVER VALVE.THEN REMOVE TANK.IF HAVE TROUBLE REMOVING FILLER TUBE AT GAS TANK SPRAY WD40 AROUND WHERE FILLER TUBE GOES TO GAS TANK LOOSEN THE CLAMPS AND USE LARGE VISE GRIPS WORK FILLER TUBE HOSE AWAY FROM FUEL TANK SPRAY WD40 INTO IT SLIDE ON OFF.WHEN YOU GET FUEL TANK OFF USE A FUEL PUMP MODULE LOCK RING TOOL TURN LOCK RING COUNTERCLOCK WISE.IF YOU DONT HAVE THE FUEL PUMP LOCK RING TOOL.YOU CAN USE A HAMMER AND BRASS DRIFT OR A PLASTIC DRIFT DONT USE NO METAL DRIFTS OR PUNCH YOU WILL MAKE A SPARK AND HAVE EXPLOSION FROM GAS FUMES BE EXTRA CAREFUL.REPLACE FUEL PUMP SOCK AND FUEL SUPPLY LINES IF STOPPED UP AND REPLACE FUEL FILTER.PUT EVERY THING BACK IN VISA VERSA.IF ALL GOES WELL. GO TO AUTO PARTS STORE BUY A GAS CAP WITH A LOCK SO WHO EVER PUT SUGAR IN YOUR GAS WONT BE ABLE TO TRY IT AGAIN GOOD LUCK.

add two cans of Heat gas treatment to it with a full tank of gas to eliminate the moister that is left in the fuel system

It's located in the gas tank and to replace it, your going to have to drop the gas tank.
Thank you for using fixya and if you are going to replace the fuel pump your self. Make sure you also replace the wire harness from the frame to the fuel pump.

The fuel pump is in the tank. Drop the gas tank.

1. Support the gas tank with a jack or something
2. unbolt the gas tank straps
3. unscrew the rubber filler neck going to gas tank
4. Lower gas tank slowly and disconnect gas lines
5. Turn the retainer ring that holds the fuel pump in the tank and left out.
6. Drain gas into gas cans to make the gas tank easier to left
7. Replace fuel pump and reinstall gas tank.

hi there,
this is to clear the idea,your fuel pump is located at inside you fuel tank.this is not easy job for replacement,have a precaution doing this there fuel inside your tank if you wanna do this or fix your self,you have to remove electical source by pulling out first the one pole or terminal of your battery.to prevent in any spark,using syphon pump,you can empty your fuel tank evacuate all fuel inside your tank before pulling out your fuel pump.figure showing fuel pump/
disconnect all electrical connection on fuel pump.have a nice day

Usually if the gas gage does not work yes it is true it may be the sensor if it is electronicly controlled. the sncor will more than likley be in the tank. here is how to remove your gas tank.

1. Before servicing the vehicle, refer to the precautions section.
   
2. Relieve fuel system pressure.
   
3. Drain the fuel tank.
   
4. Remove or disconnect the following:
   
   • Negative battery cable
     
   • Fuel filler and vent hoses
     
   • Fuel tank skid plate
     
   • Fuel tank wiring connectors
     
   • Fuel supply and return lines
     
   • Fuel tank
     
   • Fuel pump assembly
     Fuel pump assembly mounting
     

To install:

1. Install or connect the following:
   
   • Fuel pump assembly
     
   • Fuel tank. Tighten the bolts to 27 ft. lbs. (36 Nm).
     
   • Fuel supply and return lines
     
   • Fuel tank wiring connectors
     
   • Fuel tank skid plate
     
   • Fuel filler and vent hoses
     
   • Negative battery cable
     
2. Start the engine and check for leaks.
   

You will have to remove your back seat to gain access to fuel pump. Fuel tank is located in trunk. No need to take fuel tank down.