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Installation Procedure




1. Install the J 43133 into the tank strap bolt holes. The straps are not required for installation.




2. Lower the tank onto the J 43133 using a lifting device and the J 42309-B.




3. Roll the tank to the proper position using the orientation marks.
4. Raise the J 43133 and roll the tank into position in the tank cradle.
5. Verity the alignment of the HPL inlet fitting. The fitting should be at the 3 o'clock position.




6. The HPL should be 26.7 cm (10 1/2 in) from the left edge of the left tank strap.




7. Remove the J 43133 from the bracket.
8. Install the tank straps.
9. Install the tank strap bridge pins and the clevis pins.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.




10. Install the new tank strap bolts and the new nuts.

Tighten
Tighten the tank strap nuts to 47 N.m (35 lb ft).




11. Install the Pressure Relief Device line and the HPL to HPR lines and the vent hose as an assembly.
12. Connect the Pressure Relief Device and the HPL to HPR lines using new O-ring face seals. Lubricate the O-rings with petroleum jelly or the equivalent.

Tighten
^ Tighten the Pressure Relief Device line fitting to 37 N.m (27 lb ft).
^ Tighten the HPL to HPR fuel line fittings to 24 N.m (18 lb ft).

13. Install the fill valve to union fill line using new O-ring face seals. Lubricate the O-rings with petroleum jelly or the equivalent.

Tighten
Tighten the fill line fittings to 37 N.m (27 lb ft).

14. Install the union to HPL fill line using new O-ring face seals. Lubricate the O-rings with petroleum jelly or the equivalent.

Tighten
Tighten the fill line fittings to 37 N.m (27 lb ft).

15. Connect the electrical connectors and the HPL power connector.
16. Connect the negative battery cables.

Tighten
Tighten the bolt to 15 N.m (11 lb ft).

17. Start the engine. Inspect for CNG fuel leaks at each serviced fitting using the J 41416.
18. Position the 4 hose clamps at the vent boot, the vent hose and the fill valve boot.

Tighten
Tighten the 4 hose clamps to 2 N.m (18 lb in).

19. Install the vent boot cover and the cover nuts.

Tighten
Tighten the vent boot cover nuts to 6 N.m (54 lb in).

20. Install the left side trunk carpet.
21. Install the cargo net knobs and the cargo net.
22. Install the trunk trim.
23. Install the spare tire bracket and the spare tire bracket bolts.

Tighten
Tighten the spare tire bracket bolts to 27 N.m (20 lb ft).

24. Install the tank cover.