TM 9-2320-335-13&P
3-25. FUEL TANK AND SHIELD MAINTENANCE (Cont'd)
f. Installation
1.
Position fuel tank (5) under vehicle.
2.
Install jumper harness (6) in clamp (7) and bend clamp (7) up.
3.
Connect jumper harness leads 58J (8) and 28B (10) to body wiring harness (9).
NOTE
Use sealing compound on all vent line connector threads before
installation.
4.
Connect vent line (4) to fuel tank (5) with clamp (3), washer (2), and locknut (1).
5.
Connect vent line (12) to fitting (11) on fuel tank (5).
NOTE
Apply adhesive to threads of capscrews before installation.
6.
Install rear strap (23) on strap bracket (22) with capscrew (21), washer (20), and nut (19). Tighten
nut (19) to 2327 lb-in. (2.63.1 Nm).
NOTE
Ensure front straps are flush with fuel tank and to right side of
dimple in slot.
7.
Raise fuel tank (5) and install two support straps (24) to straps (17) and (23) with two
capscrews (18), washers (25), and nuts (26). Do not tighten nuts (26).
8.
Connect vent line (12) to tee (31) on fuel tank (5).
9.
Secure vent line (12) to body (34) with clamp (33) and screw (32).
10.
Connect fuel supply hoses (13) and (30) to fuel return and supply lines (16) and (15) and tighten
clamps (14).
NOTE
Perform step 11 if vehicle is equipped with vehicular heater.
11.
Connect fuel supply hose (29) to vehicular heater fuel supply line (27) and tighten clamp (28).
NOTE
Ensure upper and lower straps are 1/2 in. (13 mm) apart after
tightening nuts. Straps should not touch when properly installed.
Straps must be replaced if upper or lower straps touch.
12.
Tighten nuts (26) to 2327 lb-in. (2.63.1 Nm).
13.
Connect vent line (38) to filler spout (39).
NOTE
Perform steps 14, 15, and 17 if vehicle is equipped with new vent
line assembly.
14.
Connect vent line (38) to elbow (38.2).
15.
Connect vent line (35.2) to elbow (38.1).
16.
Secure vent line (38) to body (34) with clamp (35), washer (36), capscrew (47), washer (36), and
locknut (37).
17.
Secure vent line (35.2) to vent line (38) with tiedown strap (35.1).
18.
Install filler spout (39) into hose (46) and tighten clamp (45).
19.
Install filler spout (39) to body (34) with clamp (42), washer (43), capscrew (44), washer (41), and
locknut (40). Tighten locknut (40) to 6 lb-ft (8 Nm).
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