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READ THE BENTLEY or HAYNES
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.
Read our
Safety page
too.
We have available
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TOOLS NEEDED:
13mm Socket (3/8 or 1/2)
1/2 drive break over bar
3/8 or 1/2 drive ratchet
Various Extensions for ratchets
1/4 inch nut driver or flat head screwdriver
Multiple shop towels (least 15)
lineman dikes or wire cutters
2 wire coat hangers or Nylon cord
1 roll masking tape
Procedure for removal
Drive or drain fuel tank until the fuel gauge
shows EMPTY
Remove the four bolts 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 fuel tank,
Place tank in a safe place and position
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