Fuel Tank - Installation

INSTALLATION





1. Install the fuel strainer (6) into the bottom of the fuel tank (4). Tighten the fuel strainer to 40 Nm (30 ft. lbs.).

NOTE: Insure the proper positioning of the splash bowl inside the tank when installing the fuel strainer. The fuel strainer holds the splash bowl in place.

2. Install the fuel tank (4) into the cargo area.
3. Install the fuel tank retaining nuts (3). Tighten the retaining nuts to 10 Nm (7 ft. lbs.).
4. Position the fuel tank filler neck cup seal (9) around the filler neck.




5. Connect the fuel tank level and pressure sensor connectors (1) to the fuel tank sending unit.
6. Install the fuel tank partition into the cargo area.
7. Install the fuel tank partition retaining bolts (2). Tighten the retaining bolts to 10 Nm (7 ft. lbs.).
8. Install the cargo area trim panels.




9. Connect the fuel feed hose (4) to the fuel strainer at the bottom of the fuel tank. Tighten the hose to 30 Nm (22 ft. lbs.).
10. Connect the fuel return hose to the fuel tank.
11. Install the fuel pump splash shield.
12. Lower the vehicle.
13. Connect the negative battery cable.