Removal and Replacement

Tank - Fuel

Service Repair No - 19.55.01

Remove

1. Drain fuel tank.
2. Raise rear of vehicle.

WARNING: Do not work on or under a vehicle supported only by a jack. Always support the vehicle on safety stands.





3. All except NAS models: Release clips securing filler and breather hoses. Release hoses from filler tube.





4. NAS models: Loosen securing clip and release filler tube from fuel tank.
5. Disconnect fuel tank vent pipe from filler tube.
6. Support weight of fuel tank underneath cradle.





7. Remove 2 nuts and 2 bolts securing cradle to chassis.
8. With assistance, lower LH side of fuel tank then remove fuel tank from chassis.
9. Remove cradle from fuel tank.





10. Remove 2 scrivets securing heat shield and remove heat shield.
11. All except NAS models: Release securing clip and remove breather hose from fuel tank.

Refit

1. Fit breather hose to fuel tank and secure with clip.
2. Position heat shield and secure with scrivets.
3. With assistance, position fuel tank and cradle.
4. Fit nuts and bolts securing cradle to chassis. Tighten bolts to 45 Nm (33 ft. lbs.) and nuts to 26 Nm (19 ft. lbs.).
5. Connect vent hose.
6. Connect breather and filler hoses and secure with clips.