TM?-2320-3W-24-1
1 3-25. FUEL TANK AND SHIELD MAINTENANCE (Cont’d)
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Position fuel tank (5) under vehicle.
Install jumper harness (6) in clamp (7) and bend clamp (7) up.
Connect jumper harness leads 585 (8) and 28B (10) to body wiring harness (9).
NOTE
Use sealing compound on all vent line connector threads before
installation.
Connect vent line (4) to fuel tank (5) with clamp (3), washer (2), and locknut (1). Tighten locknut (1)
to 6 lb-ft (8 N-m).
Connect vent line (12) to fitting (11) on fuel tank (5).
NOTE
Apply adhesive to threads of capscrews before installation.
Install rear strap (23) on strap bracket (22) with capscrew (211, washer (201, and nut (19). Tighten
nut (19) to 37 lb-R (50 N-m).
NOTE
Ensure front straps are flush with fuel tank and to right side of
dimple in slot.
Raise fuel tank (5) and install two support straps (24) to straps (17) and (23) with two
capscrews (181, washers (251, and nuts (26). Do not tighten nuts (26).
Connect vent line (12) to tee (31) on fuel tank (5).
Secure vent line (12) to body (34) with clamp (33) and screw (32).
Connect fuel supply hoses (13) and (30) to fuel return and supply lines (16) and (15) and tighten
clamps (14).
NOTE
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Perform step 11 if vehicle is equipped with vehicular heater.
Connect fuel supply hose (29) to vehicular heater fuel supply line (27) and tighten clamp (28).
NOTE
Ensure upper and lower straps are If2 in. (13 mm) apart after
tightening nuts. Straps should not touch when properly installed.
Straps must be replaced if upper or lower straps touch.
Tighten nuts (26) to 23-27 lb-R. (31-37 Nom).
Connect vent line (38) to filler spout (39).
Secure vent line (38) to body (34) with clamp (351, washer (361, capscrew (471, washer (361, and
locknut (37). Tighten locknut (37) to 6 lb-ft (8 Nom).
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