RAM 3500 Van V8-5.2L CNG VIN T (1996)
Rear Cylinder Carrier Bolts/Nuts
14. Remove carrier support strap bracket nuts/ bolts.
15. Remove each cylinder from carrier.
WARNING: If the fuel control valve is to be removed from cylinder, and cylinder is under natural gas pressure, move cylinder outdoors.
This must be done before attempting to open control valve allowing gas to escape.
16. Remove fuel control valve from cylinder (counterclockwise).
17. Remove rubber isolator strap from around each tank.
INSTALLATION
1. Position each cylinder to carrier bracket.
2. Install rubber isolators and holding straps around each cylinder.
3. Install and tighten cylinder carrier strap nut/ bolts to 20 N.m (15 ft. lbs.) torque.
4. If fuel control valve(s) were removed, apply Parker 0-Lube to new O-ring(s). Install new o-ring to valve(s) and install valve to each fuel cylinder.
Tighten control valve(s) to 100 N.m (80 ft. lbs.) torque.
Typical Fuel Control Valve
CAUTION: If fuel control valves have not returned to their original horizontal position as shown, after strap tightening, loosen strap bolts and
rotate each cylinder. Re-torque all nuts/bolts. This step must be followed in order to allow proper installation of cylinder fuel tubes.
5. Install fuel tube between both cylinders. A Go No-Go gauge tool must be used to check fittings after tightening.
6. Place cylinder/cylinder carrier assembly to a hydraulic jack.
7. Apply sealant around 8 carrier mounting bolt holes at bottom of vehicle floorpan and lift cylinders into position.
