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FUEL SYSTEM — Fuel Tank Removal (Cont'd) / Fuel Tank Installation

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Fuel Tank Removal (Cont'd)

Fuel tank removal (continued)

  1. 7
    Remove heat shields in between fuel tank and exhaust.
    Underside view of the vehicle showing the heat shields between the fuel tank and the exhaust pipe; bolts are indicated. Callout: 'Heat shields'.
    UFE057
  2. 8
    Support fuel tank with transmission jack.
    Underside view of the fuel tank being supported with a transmission jack. Callouts: 'Transmission jack', 'Front' (arrow).
    UFE058
  3. 9
    Remove fuel tank mounting band bolts.
    Underside view showing the fuel tank mounting bands and their bolts being removed. Callout: 'Front' (arrow).
    UFE059
  4. 10
    Remove fuel tank.

Fuel Tank Installation

Installation is basically the reverse order of removal.
Clip clearance from hose endsClips should not touch the fuel tank
2 to 10mm (0.08 to 0.39 in)
Fuel tank mounting band bolt
255 - 353N·m

See also

Fuel Gauge Sender Unit Installation

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