Fuel Tank: Service and Repair

PRELIMINARY PROCEDURES
1. Release fuel pressure.
2. Drain fuel tank.
3. Remove rear exhaust pipe and muffler.
4. Remove rear differential.
5. Remove rear crossmember.

REMOVAL

#1 - Fuel Filler Hose, #2 - Air Vent Hose:

1. Loosen clamps and remove fuel filler hose (1) and air vent hose (2).

Fuel Lines:

2. Loosen clamps and clips. Disconnect fuel delivery and return hoses.
3. With an assistant holding tank, remove tank strap fasteners.
4. Lower tank.

INSTALLATION

Fuel Tank:

Install in reverse order with the following notes:
^ Torque all fasteners according to the illustration.
^ Install all hoses prior to tightening strap fasteners.
^ Make sure hoses are not kinked, stretched, bunched or twisted.