Diesel Data: Automotive Repair

Fuel Tank Shield: Service and Repair


Fuel Tank Shield Replacement


Removal Procedure





1.Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .

2.Remove the outer tank shield mounting nuts.

3.Remove the inner fuel tank shield mounting nuts.

4.With help of an assistant, remove the fuel tank shield from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure





1.With the help for an assistant, position the fuel tank shield on the fuel tank.

2.Hand tighten inner fuel tank shield mounting nut.

3.Hand tighten the outer fuel tank shield mounting nut.

Notice:Refer to Fastener Notice .

4.Tighten the fuel tank shield nuts.

Tighten
-Tighten the 6 mm nuts to 9 N �m (80 lb in).

-Tighten the 8 mm nuts to 18 N �m (13 lb ft).

-Tighten the fuel tank shield bolt to 25 N �m (18 lb ft).

5.Lower the vehicle.