TM 9-2320-387-24-l
3-25. FUEL TANK AND SHIELD MAINTENANCE (Cont’d)
c. Disassembly
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17.
Thoroughly clean outside of tank (18) to prevent dirt contamination.
Disconnect fuel supply line (31) from fuel supply tube (12) and fuel return line (30) from fuel return
tube (34).
NOTE
Perform step 3 if vehicle is equipped with vehicular heater and
auxiliary fuel line.
Disconnect two fuel supply lines (25) from fuel supply tubes (13).
Remove capscrew (271, clamp (291, fuel supply line (311, fuel return line (301, and shield (26) from fuel
tank (18). Remove two fuel supply lines (25) and clamp (281, if installed.
Remove two locknuts (71, washers (81, clamps (61, and jumper harness (5) from access cover (11). Discard
locknuts (7).
NOTE
Prior to removal, tag leads for installation.
Disconnect jumper harness leads 28B (1) and 585 (2) from fuel level sender (35) and remove jumper
harness (5).
Remove ten locknuts (9) and washers (10) securing access cover (11) to fuel tank (18). Discard
locknuts (9).
Remove access cover (111, gasket (151, and retainer (33) from fuel tank (18). Discard gasket (15).
Mark position of fuel tubes (121, (341, and (13) on access cover (11).
NOTE
Note position of fuel strainer for installation.
Remove fuel strainer (14) from fuel supply tube (12).
Remove fuel supply tube (12) from access cover (11).
Remove fuel return tube (34) from access cover (11).
NOTE
l Perform step 13 if vehicle is equipped with vehicular heater and
auxiliary fuel line.
l Vehicles not equipped with a vehicular heater and auxiliary fuel
line will have plugs instead of fuel supply tubes.
Remove two fuel supply tubes (13) from access cover (11).
Remove vent valve (4) and grommet (3) from access cover (11).
Remove vent line (19) from tee (20).
Loosen clamp (16) and remove filler spout hose (17) from tank (18).
Remove three capscrews (221, washers (241, lockwashers (23), and heat shield (21) from fuel tank (18).
Discard lockwashers (23).
d. Cleaning and Inspection
WARNING
Drycleaning solvent is flammable and will not be used near an
open flame. A tire extinguisher will be kept nearby when the
solvent is used. Use only in well-ventilated places. Failure to do
this may result in injury to personnel or damage to equipment.
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