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FUEL TANK

Tank Assembly

REMOVAL & INSTALLATION

Fig. 1: Typical fuel tank assembly

  1. Raise and support the rear of the truck.
  2. Remove the fuel tank drain plug and drain the gasoline into a metal container.
  3. Install the drain plug.
  4. Disconnect and plug the fuel pump line at the tank.
  5. Disconnect the line from the condenser tank or vapor valve at the fuel tank.
  6. If so equipped, disconnect the fuel return line.
  7. Disconnect the fuel sending unit lead and the electrical connector.
  8. Remove the fuel tank attaching bolts at the mounting bracket and lower the tank.
  9. Installation is the reverse of removal.

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