Mustang Cobra V8-4.6L DOHC VIN V (2000)
Fuel Tank Mounting Straps: Service and Repair
REMOVAL
WARNING:
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DO NOT SMOKE, CARRY LIGHTED TOBACCO OR AN OPEN FLAME OF ANY TYPE WHEN WORKING ON OR NEAR ANY
FUEL-RELATED COMPONENTS. HIGHLY FLAMMABLE MIXTURES ARE ALWAYS PRESENT AND MAY BE IGNITED,
POSSIBLY RESULTING IN PERSONAL INJURY.
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FUEL SUPPLY LINES ON ALL VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH FUEL INJECTED ENGINES WILL REMAIN PRESSURIZED FOR
LONG PERIODS OF TIME AFTER ENGINE SHUTDOWN. FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE MUST BE RELIEVED PRIOR TO FUEL
SYSTEM SERVICE TO PREVENT POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY OR A FIRE HAZARD.
1. Remove the fuel tank.
2. Slide the strap and the retaining pin into the recess and remove the strap retaining pin.
3. Remove the strap.
INSTALLATION
1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.