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FUEL SYSTEM
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USED WITH
7-INCH RAIL
TIGHTENING TORQUE
A
30 FT LBS
(41 N-m)
B TIGHTEN TO SECURE TANK
C
100 IN LBS
(11 N-m)
REAR
STRAP
VIEW IN CIRCLE Z
(30 GAL. TANK)
F U E L
L I N E
T O P U A A P A S S E M B L Y
C O N N E C T O R
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P R E S S
H E R E
T O R E L E A S E
FUEL
P U M P
M O D U L E
J9014-183
Fig. 5 Mid-Frame Mounted Fuel Tank Removal/Installation
REMOVAL-RAMCHARGER
MODELS
(1) D r a i n fuel t a n k . Refer to D r a i n i n g Fuel T a n k i n
t h i s section.
(2) Disconnect battery ground cable.
(3) Remove fuel t a n k f i l l e r cap to release fuel t a n k
pressure.
(4) P u m p a l l fuel from fuel t a n k into a n approved
portable h o l d i n g t a n k . I f t h i s equipment is n o t avail-
able, disconnect the fuel line and d r a i n t a n k d r y into
a properly identified "Gasoline" safety container. Re-
fer to " D r a i n i n g Fuel T a n k " .
(5) Raise vehicle on hoist.
(6) Place transmission jack under center of t a n k
and
apply
slight
pressure.
Disconnect
t h e t a n k
m o u n t i n g
straps
" J " bolts
a n d remove
r e t a i n i n g
straps ( F i g . 7).
(7) Lower t a n k on transmission jack far enough to
p e r m i t access to the fuel tubes and fuel gauge send-
i n g u n i t electrical connection a t t h e fuel pump mod-
ule on top of the t a n k ( F i g . 8).
(8) To remove fuel tubes squeeze locking tabs on
connector and p u l l tube back (Fig. 6). Disconnect fuel
R R 1 4 G 1 8 2
Fig. 6 Fuel Tube to Fuel Pump Module Connection
(4) Connect fuel line i f i t was disconnected to d r a i n
tank. Recap d r a i n tube.
( 5 ) Refill fuel t a n k a n d inspect a l l hoses a n d lines
for leaks. Connect battery cable.
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