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FUEL SYSTEM-FUEL
TANK
14-79
SERVICE PROCEDURES
FUEL TANK
Removal-f
106" WIB
Models Except
Sfation Wagons)
Should
it
become necessary to remove a fuel tank
for repair, gauge removal, or installation of a new
tank, refer to (Figs. 1 and 2), then proceed as follows:
(1)
Drain the fuel tank dry by disconnecting the
fuel line at the pump and then connect a siphon tube.
Collect the drained fuel in a suitable clean container.
Disconnect the fuel line and the wire lead to the
gauge unit. (Right side near top of tank).
(2) Disconnect the vent tube from the filler tube
at the connector.
(3) Remove the 3 screws that hold the filler tube
and gasket, to the rear quarter panel.
(4)
Remove the 5 screws and washers that attach
the filler tube seal to the floor pan, then remove the
end of the vent tube from the seal.
(5) Grasp the filler tube with both hands, twist the
tube, and at the same time, force downward into the
tank, until the end of the tube clears the quarter pan-,
el. Remove the gasket. (If the tube is frozen in the
tank, use a rubber lubricant around the joint and
work into the rubber grommet after sliding the dust
shield out of the way).
(6) Twist (or rotate) the filler tube approximately
180 degrees, then work tube carefully out of the tank
and dust shield seal. Remove tube from the inside of
the trunk compartment.
(7) Remove the nut that holds the tank retaining
strap to the "J" bolt. Allow the strap to drop or hang
then lower the tank and remove from under the ve-
hicle.
(8) Remove the tank gauge unit, using spanner
wrench Tool
C-3582.
Slide the gauge assembly out of
the fuel tank. Discard the gasket.
(9) If necessary, test the operation of the fuel
gauge, as described in Group
8,
"Electrical System."
Installation
Before installing the fuel gauge, inspect the condi-
tion of the filter on the end of the suction tube. If the
filter
is
plugged, install a new filter.
(1)
Install a new rubber grommet in the tank. In-
sert a new gasket in the fuel gauge opening recess,
then slide the gauge into the tank. Align the position-
ing tangs on the gauge with those in the tank. Install
the lock ring, then tighten securely, using Tool C-3582.
(2) Slide the tank under the vehicle and up into po-
sition. Hold the tank in this position, then raise the
retaining strap and thread onto the "J" bolt. Install
the attaching nut, and tighten securely. (Not over 60
inch pounds torque).
(3) Lubricate the rubber grommet using a suitable
rubber lubricant, then slide the filler tube down
through the dust seal and into the tank, far enough
to clear the quarter panel. Twist (or rotate) the filler
tube 180 degrees and align with opening in quarter
panel. Install a new gasket over the end of the tube,
then, slowly withdraw tube from the tank and into
position against the quarter panel. Align the attach-
ing screw holes; install the screws and tighten, se-
curely. Slide the vent tube through the seal.
(4)
If the dust seal was disturbed during the re-
moval operation, realign and tighten the attaching
screws securely.
(5) Reconnect the vent tube to the filler tube con-
nector.
(6) Reconnect the fuel supply line and the wire
lead to the gauge.
(7)
Refill the tank and test for leaks.
FUEL TANK
Removal
1106" WIB
Station
Wagon Models)
Should it become necessary to remove the Station
Wagon fuel tank for repair, gauge removal or the in-
stallation of a new tank, refer to (Fig. 3), then pro-
ceed as follows:
(1)
Drain the fuel tank, by disconnecting the fuel
line at the fuel pump and connect a siphon tube. Col-
lect the drained fuel in a suitable clean container.
(2) Disconnect the fuel line at the tank and the
lead wire to the fuel gauge.
(3) Remove the nut that holds the tank retaining
strap to the "J" bolt. Allow strap to hang, then, using
care, slightly drop the right hand side of the tank and
with a twisting motion, work the tank off the end of
the filler tube. (If the tube is frozen in the tank, use a
rubber lubricant around the joint and work into the
rubber grommet. Drop tank and remove from under
the vehicle.
(4)
Remove the tank unit (gauge), using spanner
wrench Tool C-3582. Slide the gauge assembly out of
the fuel tank. Discard the gasket.
If it was found necessary to remove the filler tube
for repair or the installation of a new tube, proceed
as follows:
(5) Remove the screws that attach the upper trim
plate to the quarter panel, to expose the fuel tank
vent tube clip.
(6)
Reach through the access hole (directly above
the filler tube location) with the fingers, and unhook
the vent hose from the clip. Refer to (Fig. 3).
(7)
Remove the rear floor mat and raise the spare
tire cover (rear floor section), to expose the filler tube,
vent tube and seal (filler tube to floor pan).
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