Midship Fuel Tank

MIDSHIP FUEL TANK

16.5 Gallon Tank:

19 Gallon Tank:

Removal
1. Drain the fuel into a suitable container by siphoning through the fuel hose at the fuel pump-to-fuel tube connection.
2. To avoid electrical sparking at the tank, disconnect the ground cable on the battery. Then disconnect the fuel gauge sending unit wire at the fuel tank.
3. On vehicles with dual tanks, disconnect ground wire after draining both tanks. Remove the clamps and disconnect the hoses attached to the fuel tank.
4. On a vehicle equipped with a fuel evaporative emission control system, disconnect the vapor line from the vapor emission control valve.
5. Support the tank, then remove the nuts and bolts from the retaining straps, and lower tank to floor. Replace any worn or damaged parts.

Installation

NOTE: Torque specifications are included on applicable Figures.

1. Position the retaining straps around fuel tank and attach bolts and nuts. Tighten to 17 - 24 Nm (12 - 18 ft.lb.).

2. Connect the hoses to the tank and tighten the clamps to 3 - 4 Nm (25 - 35 in.lb.).

3. On a vehicle equipped with a fuel evaporative emission control system connect the vapor lines to the emission control valve located in the top of the vapor tank.
4. Fill tank with fuel, connect the battery ground cable, and start the engine and check for leaks