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Repair # 2 - Fuel Tank Strap Insulator Repositioning

1. Raise the vehicle on a hoist.

2. Position a jack stand under the front of the fuel tank.

3. Remove the front fuel tank strap retaining bolt and swing the fuel tank strap downward.





4. Rotate the fuel tank strap insulator 180 degrees on the fuel tank strap. Make sure the parting line matches the opening on the insulator, and the end of the insulator is approximately 60 mm (2.36 in) from the hinged end of the fuel tank strap. See Figure 7.

5. Position the fuel tank strap on the fuel tank and install the retaining bolt. Tighten the bolt to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).

6. Remove the jack stand and lower the vehicle.