Fuel Tank Gauge Sending Unit; Remove And Replace Fuel Tank; Reinstall Fuel Tank - Winnebago 1987-1989 LeSharo Service Manual

FUEL TANK GAUGE SENDING UNIT
REMOVE AND REPLACE FUEL TANK
REMOVE FUEL TANK
• Start with a nearly empty fuel tank or siphon by
removing the hose at the frame rail (1) that goes ~
to the electric fuel pump. Create a negative
pressure on this hose to start a siphon. Remove the
fuel fill cap to allow air for fuel displacement. Fuel
must be drained into approved fuel container.
• Disconnect fuel hosesfrom metal fuel neck (2) and
metal lines (3) on the frame rail. Remove vent
hose from external roll over valve on the front side
of vehicle (when equipped w/external valve).
• Remove exhaust shield on right side of tank (4).
• Disconnect parking brake cable from rod - push
rod rearward so it does not interfere with tank
removal (Do not misplace or bend the spring at
the rear end of the rod.
• Remove fuel tank retaining straps (5).
• Lower the right side of the fuel tank enough to
disconnect the fuel sending wires (black
=
ground;
orange
=
hot).
• Lower the right side of the tank far enough to pull
it out to the right side letting the hoses come with
the tank through the holes in the frame rail.
REINSTALL FUEL TANK
• Install in the reverse order of removal being
careful not to pinch or crimp any hoses.
• Reconnect parking brake cable and rod making
sure rear tension spring is installed.
• Check parking brake adjustment.
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