Cover - Tank Module - LH: Removal
- Disconnect battery earth lead.WARNING: Fuel vapor is highly flammable and in confined spaces is also explosive and toxic. Always have a fire extinguisher containing foam, CO2, gas or powder close at hand when handling or draining fuel.
- Remove "D" post trim casing. See 76.13.31 TRIM FINISHER -- 'D' POST -- LOWER .
- Remove opposite "D" post trim.
- Remove 2 Allen bolts securing spare wheel removal straps to cross member and move straps aside.
- Release carpet, fold forward and tie aside.
- Remove 4 nuts and remove fuel tank LH access cover. See Fig 1.
- Clean area surrounding locking ring.
- Using tool LRT-19-009, remove locking ring from fuel tank. See Fig 2.CAUTION: Before disconnecting or removing components, ensure the immediate area around joint faces and connections are clean. Plug open connections to prevent contamination.
- Remove access plug and discard fuel tank seal.