Fuel Tank Unit: Service and Repair

Fuel Tank:

Fuel Tank Sending Assembly:

Replacement
The fuel gage tank unit is combined with fuel feed, fuel return, fuel vapor pipe and tank filter. An electric fuel pump is also an integral part of the fuel gage tank unit but may be serviced separately when unit is removed from the fuel tank.

1. Remove filler cap and drain fuel tank.

2. Raise vehicle on a hoist.

3. Disconnect exhaust pipe at converter and rear hanger. Allow exhaust system to hang over axle assembly.

4. Remove tailpipe heat shield and muffler heat shield.

Fuel Filler Neck Shield:

5. Remove fuel filler neck shield behind left rear tire.

6. Remove rear suspension track bar.

7. Remove rear suspension track bar brace.

8. Disconnect fuel pump/gage connector.

NOTICE: The wiring harness on the fuel pump/gage sending assembly is a permanent, integral part of the sending assembly. Do not pry up on cover connector. Disconnect at body harness connector.

Fuel Tank To Fuel Pipes:

9. Disconnect all fuel pipes.

10. Remove fuel pipe retaining bracket on left side and remove brake line clip from bracket.

11. Position support jack under axle assembly.

12. Disconnect lower ends of shock absorbers. Disconnect rear stabilizer bar from frame if equipped.

13. Lower axle assembly and remove both coil springs.

14. Remove tank strap bolts.

15. Remove tank by rotating front of tank down and sliding to the right side. Rear suspension must be lowered as far as possible without causing damage to the brake lines and cables.

16. Remove fuel pump/gage from tank.

17. To install, reverse Steps 1 through 16.

18. When replacement is completed, lower vehicle from hoist and replace fuel. Check system for fuel leaks.