Fuel Tank: Service and Repair

Fuel Tank Components:

REMOVAL
1. Remove the fuel tank cap.
2. Remove the drain plug together with in-tank filter to drain the fuel from the tank.
NOTE: Do not disconnect the in-tank filter from the drain plug except when the filter is to be replaced.

Fuel Line Identification:

3. Disconnect the fuel supply line, return line and vapor hose.
4. Detach the fuel filler hose and leveling hose.

Fuel Tank Mounts:

5. After removing the protector (if so equipped), remove the two self-locking nuts that hold the tank in position and remove the two tank bands.
CAUTION: Insure that there is something in position to restrain the tank from falling prior to removing the tank bands.
6. Remove the fuel tank.

INSTALLATION
1. Confirm that the pad is fully bonded to the fuel tank.
2. Install the fuel tank, by tightening the self-locking nuts to the tank bands, until the rear end of the tank band contacts the body.
3. Connect the leveling hose, from the tank, approximately 1.6 in. (40mm) onto the filler neck.
4. Connect the filler hose.
5. Connect the fuel supply line, return line and vapor hose.
6. Tighten the drain plug.