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Fuel Tank: Installation

  1. To install, reverse removal procedure. If installing small vent tube and large fill tube on fuel tank, ensure fuel tank fittings are clean.
  2. Install disconnect fitting on fuel tank fitting until disconnect fitting snaps onto fuel tank fitting. Pull on small vent tube or and large fill tube to ensure disconnect fitting is locked on fuel tank fitting. To verify proper installation of disconnect fitting, ensure the distance between release sleeve and top of fuel tank fitting is .50" (12.7 mm) on small vent tube or .25" (6.4 mm) on large fill tube. See Figure.
  3. Install fuel lines on fuel filter/fuel pressure regulator on fuel pump module using proper procedure. See FUEL LINE DISCONNECT FITTINGS  under FUEL SYSTEM.
    CAUTION: DO NOT overtighten fuel tank strap retaining nuts during installation.
  4. Tighten fuel tank strap retaining nuts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS . To install remaining components, reverse removal procedure. Start engine and check for fuel leaks.


CAUTION: DO NOT overtighten fuel tank strap retaining nuts during installation.
  1. To install, reverse removal procedure. Install fuel lines on fuel filter/fuel pressure regulator on fuel pump module using proper procedure. See FUEL LINE DISCONNECT FITTINGS .
  2. Tighten fuel tank strap retaining nuts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS . Start engine and check for fuel leaks.


CAUTION: DO NOT overtighten fuel tank strap retaining nuts during installation.
  1. To install, reverse removal procedure. Install fuel lines on fuel filter/fuel pressure regulator on fuel pump module using proper procedure. See FUEL LINE DISCONNECT FITTINGS .
  2. Tighten fuel tank strap retaining nuts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS . Start engine and check for fuel leaks.


  1. To install, reverse removal procedure. Install fuel lines on fuel filter/fuel pressure regulator on fuel pump module using proper procedure. See FUEL LINE DISCONNECT FITTINGS .
  2. Ensure retaining tabs on fill and vent hose fitting assembly fully engage the plastic shield. Tighten fuel tank strap retaining nuts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS . Start engine and check for fuel leaks.
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