Fuel Tank Mounting Straps: Service and Repair

REMOVAL

Fuel tank support straps may be removed, and/or replaced without removing the tank, if each fuel tank support strap is removed and installed one at a time and a support is provided under the fuel tank.

The hinged end of the fuel tank support strap attachment holds the fuel tank support strap in place after the fuel tank is removed. This hinged end uses a pin-type attachment through a loop in the end of the fuel tank support strap.

1. To remove fuel tank support strap, push fuel tank support strap up into bracket until pin lines up with large hole. There is a guide and stop inside bracket to assist in aligning fuel tank support strap for removal and installation of pin.

NOTE: A magnetized screwdriver is helpful to draw pin out of large opening in bracket if pin does not line up properly.

2. Push pin out of large hole in side of bracket by inserting a small drift pin or punch into small hole in opposite side of bracket.

INSTALLATION

1. Push fuel tank support strap into bracket opening.

CAUTION: The pin must rest flat against bottom of bracket. If It does not, fuel tank could be damaged. Do not install fuel tank. Attempt to position pin so that it will seat properly. If unsuccessful, remove pin and fuel tank support strap. Check for, and remove any obstruction that may be inside bracket. Check to ensure pin is correct length.

2. Insert pin into loop in fuel tank support strap.

3. Pull fuel tank support strap down until pin is fully seated on bottom of bracket.