Removal & Installation (Commercial/RV Van)

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Drain the fuel from the tank. See FUEL TANK DRAINING PROCEDURE . Raise and support vehicle. This must be done with a frame hoist to allow the rear suspension to hang. Remove the filler neck hose and the vent hose from the fuel tank. Support the fuel tank. Remove the fuel tank bolts and straps. Lower the fuel tank and the fuel tank shield. Disconnect the fuel feed and the vapor hoses. See REMOVAL & INSTALLATION (PLASTIC COLLAR) under QUICK CONNECT FITTINGS. Disconnect the electrical connections at the fuel sender assembly. Remove the fuel tank. Use Fuel Sender Tool (J 36608) to remove the fuel sender assembly and the seal ring. Discard the old seal ring. Purge the tank if the tank is being repaired.

NOTE: Tighten the strap fasteners by steps, alternating between the fasteners, until the specified torque is reached. A failure to tighten the strap fasteners as specified will cause the bottom of the tank to flex upward. This will result in the fuel gauge indicating that there is fuel remaining in the tank when the tank is empty.

Use the J 36608 in order to install the fuel sender assembly using a NEW seal ring. To complete installation, reverse removal procedure. Tighten fasteners properly. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS . Turn ignition ON for 2 seconds. Turn OFF the ignition for 10 seconds. Turn ON the ignition. Inspect for any fuel leaks.