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Items 20 and 22: Front Support Strap and Fuel Tank Removal Note

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  1. Use a suitable jack to support and lower the fuel tank.
    Fig 1: Lowering Fuel Tank
    G03182540Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Lower the tank enough to disconnect the fuel pump electrical connector then finish lowering the fuel tank.