Fuel Tank Assembly

CAUTION
Gasoline or gasoline vapors are highly flammable. If an ignition source is present, a fire could occur. Never drain or store gasoline or diesel fuel in an open container, due to the possibility of fire or explosion. Have a dry chemical (Class B) fire extinguisher nearby.

Fuel Tank Assembly:

REMOVE/DISCONNECT

1. Negative battery cable (ensure ignition is "OFF").
2. Fuel from tank.
3. Raise vehicle.
4. Clamps from filler neck hose and vent line.
5. Support fuel tank and fuel tank retaining straps.
6. Fuel sender wires, hoses, and ground strap. Lower fuel tank to gain access.
7. Fuel tank from vehicle.
8. Fuel pump/sending unit from tank. Refer to FUEL PUMP/FUEL GAUGE SENDING UNIT REPLACEMENT.
9. Purge fuel tank, if being repaired. Refer to FUEL TANK PURGING.

INSTALL/CONNECT

1. Fuel sender and pump assembly into fuel tank.
2. Fuel tank into vehicle.
3. Sending unit wires, hoses, and ground straps.
4. Fuel tank retaining straps with insulator straps in place.
5. Clamps to filler neck hose and vent lines.
6. Bolts and nuts.

NOTE
The strap nuts must be tightened by steps, alternating between the four nuts until the specified torque is reached. Otherwise, the bottom of the tank will flex upward and the fuel gauge will indicate fuel remaining when the tank "runs dry."

7. Fuel and fuel tank filler cap.
8. Negative battery cable.
NOTE If a memory retention device was not used, reset (to the extent possible) all devices that lost memory after battery was disconnected).
9. Check for leaks before and after ignition is switched "ON".