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Fuel Tank Mounting Straps: Service and Repair

REMOVAL 

1. Raise and support the vehicle.
2. Use a suitable jack to support the fuel tank.

Fuel Tank Removal And Installation

3. Remove the two pins from the fuel tank front protector.

Fuel Tank Removal And Installation

4. Remove the three fuel tank front protector bolts and remove the fuel tank front protector.

5. Remove the two fuel tank support strap bolts.
6. Remove the spring clips from the fuel tank support strap hinges.
7. Remove the fuel tank support strap hinges and the fuel tank support straps.

INSTALLATION 

To install, reverse the removal procedure.

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Tighten the two fuel tank support strap bolts to 29-35 Nm (21-26 ft lb). 

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Tighten the three fuel tank front protector bolts to 4.4-5.4 Nm (39-47 in lb). 

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