Rugged Ridge 18003.21 Manual

Contents:
1. YJ Gas Tank Skid Plate
NOTE: Perform installation when gas gauge reads
below 1/4 tank. A lighter gas tank will be easier to
manage. Also, have a partner handy to assist with
the removal and installation of the tank.
WARNING: When working near gasoline, always be cautious not to have any heat or ame generating
device as this could result in combustion and cause injury or death. Always keep a re extinguisher handy
when working with combustible uids.
1. Disconnect battery terminals before beginning installation of this product. Disconnect negative terminal
rst making sure not to contact the positive terminal with the tool being used.
2. Remove the gas cap from the vehicle to relieve the pressure inside the
tank. Remove the fuel ller assembly by rst removing the 6 screws holding
the ller neck in position. For easier access, remove two screws holding the
license plate in place. Save these screws, they will be used to reinstall ller
neck. NOTE: It is also possible to unhook ller hoses directly from gas tank.
3. Remove the nut from the bracket holding the exhaust pipe in place on
the passenger side of the vehicle. This will allow movement in the exhaust
pipe during removal of the tank from the vehicle.
4. Position oor jack centered beneath the gas tank. Remove the 7 nuts
holding the gas tank and the OE skid pan to the vehicle. Save these nuts as
they will be used to reinstall the gas tank. Do not remove the nuts securing
the gas tank to the OE skid pan.
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