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d.

Tighten the fill hose clamp to 3.2 N-m +/- .5 N-m (28.3 +/- 4.4 lb.in.) and the vent hose clamp to 3.2 N-m +/- .5 N-m (28.3 +/- 4.4 lb.in.). Refer to
Figures 1 and 2.

6.

Attach the ground wire to the frame crossmember by sliding the clip over the edge of the crossmember with the wire lead pointing down.

GASOLINE APPLICATIONS

1.

Disconnect the fill housing/retainer from the body of the vehicle.

a.

Disconnect the fuel fill hose from the tank.

b.

Lower the tank if there is not enough room between the tank and the vehicle body. Refer to the appropriate Service Manual, Section 10-01,
for service details.

NOTE:

NEW HOSES MAY HAVE TO BE SHORTENED TO FIT THE VEHICLE.

2.

To shorten the hoses, proceed as follows:

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