Fuel Tank Removal and Installation

REMOVAL

WARNING:
^ DO NOT SMOKE OR CARRY LIGHTED TOBACCO OR OPEN FLAME OF ANY TYPE WHEN WORKING ON OR NEAR ANY FUEL-RELATED COMPONENT. HIGHLY FLAMMABLE MIXTURES ARE ALWAYS PRESENT AND MAY BE IGNITED, RESULTING IN POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.
^ FUEL IN THE FUEL SYSTEM REMAINS UNDER HIGH PRESSURE EVEN WHEN THE ENGINE IS NOT RUNNING. BEFORE REPAIRING OR DISCONNECTING ANY OF THE FUEL LINES OR FUEL SYSTEM COMPONENTS, THE FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE MUST BE RELIEVED TO PREVENT ACCIDENTAL SPRAYING OF FUEL, CAUSING PERSONAL INJURY OR A FIRE HAZARD.

1. Relieve the system pressure.







2. Disconnect the fill pipe main hose.
^ Loosen the fill pipe main hose clamp.
^ Disconnect the fill pipe main hose from the main fill tube.

3. Drain the fuel tank.







4. Remove the four bolts (two each side) and remove the skid plate, if equipped.
5. Support the fuel tank.







6. Remove the bolts and pivot the fuel tank support straps away from the fuel tank.







7. Disconnect the fuel pump connector.
^ Lower the fuel tank slightly.
^ Disconnect the fuel pump connector.







8. Disconnect the fuel supply and return line push-connect fittings, the vapor tube and fill tube vent hose fittings at the fuel pump.







9. Disconnect the vapor line fitting at the rear of the fuel tank.
10. Lower the fuel tank.

INSTALLATION
1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.