Section 03: FUEL SYSTEM
PA1553
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NOTE
It is possible to drain both tanks through only
one plug, but the other tank will not drain
completely since the connecting hose is not on
the bottom.
5.1.1 Main Fuel Tank
1. Open the condenser door and remove the
fuel tank access panel. The rear baggage
compartment fuel tank access panel may
also be removed to facilitate access to
components.
2. If applicable, unscrew clamps retaining L.H.
side filler tube to the fuel tank, then
disconnect tube and remove it.
3. Unscrew clamps retaining R.H. side filler
tube to fuel tank and filler neck. Disconnect
tube and remove it.
4. If applicable, unscrew preheater supply line,
preheater return line, auxiliary return line
and/or auxiliary return line from fuel tank
connection-panel.
5. Unscrew engine supply and return lines
from fuel tank connection-panel, identify
them for reinstallation.
NOTE
For vehicles equipped with a transverse tank or
an auxiliary tank, the two hoses joining the tanks
should be disconnected.
6. Disconnect electrical wiring from tank on
connection plate.
DANGER
Before removing the bolts securing the tank
support to the frame, make sure the tank is
supported adequately. Failure to do so could
result in injury as well as damage to the tank.
7. From under the vehicle, on R.H. side,
unscrew the 4 bolts (2 in front, 2 in back)
retaining the tank support to the frame.
8. From under the vehicle, on the L.H. side,
unscrew the 2 bolts (1 in front, 1 in back)
retaining the tank support to the frame.
9. Carefully remove tank from under the
vehicle.
5.1.2 Auxiliary Fuel Tank (if so equipped)
1. Open the baggage compartment just forward
of condenser compartment, disconnect the
(2) hoses previously joining the tanks.
2. From underneath vehicle, unscrew the two
(2) bolts retaining the tank strap (one on each
side).
3. From inside the baggage compartment just
forward of condenser compartment, slightly
raise the strap and pull out auxiliary fuel tank
using the same care as for the main fuel tank.
CAUTION
Protective cushions or rags should be placed on
the baggage compartment floor to prevent it
from being scratched by the fuel tank during
removal.
5.1.3 Transverse Fuel Tank
1. The transverse fuel tank must be removed
from R.H. side. The stainless steel panel
must be removed by first removing the
adhesive.
2. From underneath the vehicle, unscrew the
bolt on left and right hand side securing the
tank foot. Unscrew the two screws at the
center of the tank then disconnect the two
hoses previously joining the tanks.
3. Unscrew clamps retaining L.H. side filler tube
to the fuel tank, then disconnect tube and
remove it.
4. Unscrew clamps retaining R.H. side filler tube
to fuel tank and filler neck. Disconnect tube
and remove it.
5. Remove plastic molded panel from inside
baggage compartment located forward of A/C
& Heating compartment.
6. Slide the tank out carefully.
5.2 TANK INSTALLATION
To install Main, Auxiliary and Transverse Fuel
Tanks, simply reverse the "Tank Removal"
procedure.
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