Installation - Diesel

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If fuel tank is to be replaced, install fuel tank module to tank. Refer to FUEL TANK MODULE procedures.
Position fuel tank to hydraulic jack.

Raise tank while carefully guiding vent tubes/hoses through plastic isolator sleeve located on crossmember.

Fig 1: FUEL TANK MODULE LOCATION-DIESEL

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1 - LOCKRING

2 - FUEL TANK MODULE

3 - ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR

4 - CHECK VALVE

5 - FUEL VENT HOSE

6 - FUEL FILL HOSE

7 - FUEL RETURN LINE CONNECTION

8 - FUEL SUPPLY LINE CONNECTION

Continue raising tank until module electrical connector (7) can be connected. After connection has been made, continue to raise tank to body. See Fig 1.
Connect fuel supply line (3). See Fig 1.

Connect fuel return line (6). See Fig 1.

Fig 2: FUEL TANK MOUNTING

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1 - FILL FITTING

2 - FUEL TANK

3 - TANK MOUNTING BOLTS

4 - TANK MOUNTING STRAPS

Attach two fuel tank mounting straps (4) and four mounting bolts (3). Tighten bolts to 61 N.m (45 ft. lbs.) torque. See Fig 2.

Fig 3: FUEL FILL HOSE AT TANK

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1 - FUEL FILL HOSE AT TANK

2 - HOSE CLAMP

3 - WHITE PAINTED INDEX MARK

4 - ALIGNMENT NOTCH

5 - LEFT SIDE OF FUEL TANK

6 - FUEL FILL FITTING

Install fuel fill hose and hose clamp to fuel tank fitting. Rotate hose until white painted index mark (3) on hose is located to alignment notch (4) on fuel tank fitting. Tighten clamp to 3.4 N.m (30 in. lbs.) torque. See Fig 3.
If equipped, install fuel tank skid plate, trailer hitch and tow hooks. Refer to Tow Hooks, Trailer Hitch or Skid Plate in INTERIOR/EXTERIOR for removal/installation procedures.
Lower vehicle.
Connect negative battery cable to battery.
Fill fuel tank with fuel.
Start engine and check for fuel leaks.