Fuel Tank Removal/Installation Procedure

FUEL TANK REMOVAL - MID FRAME MOUNTED TANKS
1. Drain fuel tank. Refer to Fuel Tank Draining procedure.
2. Disconnect negative battery cable at battery.
3. Remove fuel tank tiller tube cap.
4. Pump all fuel from fuel tank into an approved portable holding tank. If this equipment is not available, disconnect fuel tube line. and drain tank dry into a properly identified Gasoline safety container. Refer to Fuel Tank Draining procedure.

Fuel Tank Hose Connections:

Fuel Filler Neck And Vent Hose Connections (Mid-Frame Mounted Fuel Tanks):

5. Raise vehicle on hoist. Disconnect all vent hoses and filler hose.
6. Place a transmission jack under the center of the fuel tank. Apply a slight amount of pressure to fuel tank with transmission jack.

WARNING: WRAP SHOP TOWELS AROUND HOSES TO CATCH ANY GASOLINE SPILLAGE.

Mid-Frame Mounted Fuel Tank Removal/Installation:

7. Remove fuel tank mounting strap nuts at the crossmembers. Lower fuel tank enough to permit fuel gauge wire and fuel tubes to be disconnected from fuel pump module at top of fuel tank. Disconnect fuel tubes from fuel pump module.
8. Lower fuel tank.

FUEL TANK INSTALLATION - MID FRAME MOUNTED TANKS
1. Place fuel tank on top of transmission jack. Raise tank until fuel supply tube, return tube and pump/gauge sending unit connector can be connected to fuel pump module.
2. Raise tank into position under frame crossmembers and connect the two end mounting straps. Remove transmission jack. Tighten all straps firmly. Do not over tighten retaining strap nuts.
3. Connect vent hoses.
4. Connect fuel tube line if it was disconnected to drain tank.
5. Refill fuel tank and inspect all hoses and lines for leaks. Connect battery cable to battery.