Fuel Tank Replacement
- Drain the fuel tank (see FUEL TANK DRAINING
).
- Jack up the vehicle, and support it with jackstands.
- Remove the exhaust pipe (see EXHAUST PIPE AND MUFFLER REPLACEMENT
).
- Remove the propeller shaft (see PROPELLER SHAFT REMOVAL
), and support it with jackstands.
- Remove the fuel tank protector (A).
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- Loosen the clamp (B), and disconnect the tube (C).
- Open the clamp (D).
- Disconnect the hoses (E). Slide back the clamps, then twist the hoses as you pull to avoid damaging them.
- Place a jack or other support under the tank (F).
- Remove the strap bolts and the straps (G).
- Remove the fuel tank.
- Install the parts in the reverse order of removal.