TM9-2320-387-24-l
3-25. FUEL TANK AND SHIELD MAINTENANCE (Cont’d)
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I e. Assembly 1
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14.
NOTE
l Use sealing compound on all vent line and fuel line connector
threads before installation.
l Use fittings from old tank if installing new tank.
Install heat shield (211 on fuel tank (18) with three lockwashers (23), washers (241, and capscrews (22).
Install vent line (19) on tee fitting (201.
Install filler spout hose (17) on tank (181 and tighten clamp (16).
Apply sealing compound to threads of fuel supply tube (12). Install and align fuel supply tube (123
on access cover (11).
Apply sealing compound to threads of fuel return tube (33). Install and align fuel return tube (33) on
access cover (111.
NOTE
Perform step 6 if vehicle is equipped with vehicular heater and
auxiliary fuel line.
Apply sealing compound to threads of fuel supply tubes (13). Install and align two fuel supply
tubes (13) on access cover (11).
Install grommet (31 and vent valve (4) on access cover (111.
Install fuel strainer (14) on fuel supply tube (121.
Apply adhesive to threads of ten locknuts (9). Install retainer (321, gasket (151, and access cover (111
on fuel tank (18) with nine washers (101 and locknuts (9). Tighten locknuts (9) to 72 lb-in. (8 Nom).
Connect jumper harness leads 28B (1) and 585 (2) to fuel level sender (34).
Apply adhesive to threads of two locknuts (7). Install jumper harness (51 on access cover (111 with two
clamps (61, washers (81, and locknuts (71. Tighten locknuts (7) to 72 lb-in. (8 N-m).
Connect fuel supply line (31) to fuel supply tube (121, and fuel return line (30) to fuel return tube (331.
NOTE
Perform step 13 if vehicle is equipped with an vehicular heater
and auxiliary fuel line.
Connect two fuel supply lines (25) to fuel supply tubes (131.
Install shield (261, return line (301, supply line (311, clamp (291, and two fuel supply lines (25) and
clamp (281, if installed, on fuel tank (18) with capscrew (27).
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