Service Procedure
Service Procedure1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in SI.
H3 Shown, H3T Similar
2. Remove the fuel tank shield rear upper bolt.
H3 Shown, H3T Similar
3. Remove the fuel tank shield lower bolts (1).
4. Remove the fuel tank shield (2).
5. Position an adjustable jack under the fuel tank for support.
Position Shown with Chassis Frame Upside Down
6. Remove the fuel tank front strap bolt.
7. Remove the fuel tank front strap.
Position Shown with Chassis Frame Upside Down
8. Install the new fuel tank front strap
8.1. Position the new fuel tank strap below the frame crossmember slot large section (1).
8.2. Move the new fuel tank front strap up until it touches the frame crossmember upper surface.
8.3. Move the new fuel tank front strap towards the driver side of the vehicle until it touches the frame crossmember slot narrow section edge.
8.4. Pull the new fuel tank front strap down until it stops.
8.5. VERIFICATION: pulling the strap down (position shown in Step 8.4), move the strap side to side (passenger side-driver side-passenger side). The strap will be located on the driver side of the locking tab.
9. Install the fuel tank front strap bolt until snug.
10. Tighten the fuel tank strap bolts to 32 Nm (24 lb ft).
11. Remove the adjustable jack from under the fuel tank.
H3 Shown, H3T Similar
12. Position the fuel tank shield (2) to the frame.
13. Install the fuel tank shield lower bolts (1) and tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb in).
H3 Shown, H3T Similar
14. Install the fuel tank shield rear upper bolt and tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb in).
15. Lower vehicle.