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Fuel Tank Removal - JEEP
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READ THE JEEP SERVICE MANUAL FIRST!
You will need a FLAT surface to complete
this repair for your safety.
READ ALL OF
THIS PROCEDURE SEVERAL TIMES SO THAT YOU UNDERSTAND IT. DO NOT
PERFORM THE PROCEDURE OUT OF ORDER. THIS WILL RESULT IN DEATH
OR SERIOUS INJURY.
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Safety page
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TOOLS NEEDED:
9/16 Socket (3/8 or 1/2 inch
drive)
1/2 drive break over bar
3/8 or 1/2 drive ratchet
Various Extensions for ratchets
1/4 inch nut driver or
Straight (slotted or "Prince") screwdriver
Multiple shop towels (least 15)
lineman dikes or wire cutters
Floor Jack (4 ton)
2 Jack stands (4 tons
capacity)
Procedure for Tank removal
Drive or drain fuel tank until the fuel gauge
shows EMPTY
Raise the passenger side of the vehicle at the
rear jacking point.
Place jack stands under the both axles close to
the spring shackles.
Use a Jack to hold the tank up and to allow
you to slow lower the tank.
Remove the Rear strap bolt that hold in fuel
tank
Disconnect all hoses and vacuum lines from tank
Tie up all of the electric wiring and hoses to
prevent damage upon removing the tank.
Disconnect the fuel line for the tank
Remove the front bolt holding the strap.
Lower the tank fully.
Remove the fuel tank visa the passenger side of
the vehicle.
Place tank in a safe place and position
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