Fuel Tank: Service and Repair

REMOVING AND INSTALLING FUEL TANK

Removing
1. Disconnect ground wire at battery.
2. Draw off fuel.

CAUTION: Conform with safety regulaions for working on fuel systems.

3. Take off bottom tank cover. Pinch fuel intake hose with a standard hose clamp and detach hose on fuel pump.
4. Fold back floor mat. Remove cover on fuel lever transmitter. Disconnect hose and electric wire plug on fuel level transmitter.
5. Unscrew hose clamp and pull off breather hose on fuel expansion tank.
6. Remove retainer with guards and grommet.
7. Unscrew bolt at upper fuel tank mounting point.
8. Unscrew four mounting points for retaining straps and let complete suspension with fuel pump and fuel filter hang down on one side.
9. Remove fuel tank from below.

Installing
1. Check suspension points for correct fit before installing fuel tank.
2. Make sure seal fits correctly in tank filler neck.