INSTALLATION
(1) If fuel tank is to be replaced, install fuel tank
module into tank. Refer to Fuel Tank Module Remov-
al/Installation procedures.
(2) Position fuel tank to hydraulic jack.
(3) Raise tank until positioned near body.
(4) Connect fuel tank module electrical connector
at top of tank.
(5) Connect fuel supply and return lines.
(6) Continue raising tank while guiding fill hose
into body. Raise tank until positioned snug to body.
(7) Install and position both fuel tank support
straps to mounting studs.
(8) Install 2 fuel tank strap nuts. Refer to Torque
Specifications.
(9) Remove hydraulic jack.
(10) Connect fill and vent hoses to body. Install
ground wire to fill hose.
(11) Lower vehicle.
(12) Fill fuel tank with fuel.
(13) Start engine and check for fuel leaks near top
of module.
FUEL TANK MODULE
DESCRIPTION
An electric fuel pump is not used in the fuel tank
module for diesel powered engines. Fuel is supplied
to the fuel injection pump by the fuel transfer (lift)
pump.
The fuel tank module is installed in the top of the
fuel tank (Fig. 9). The fuel tank module contains the
following components:
• Fuel reservoir
• A separate in-tank fuel filter
• Fuel gauge sending unit (fuel level sensor)
• Fuel supply line connection
• Fuel return line connection
REMOVAL
(1) Drain and remove fuel tank. Refer to Fuel
Tank Removal/Installation.
(2) Thoroughly clean area around tank module at
top of tank.
(3) Disconnect both fuel lines from tank module
fittings.
Fig. 8 FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY
1 - COOLER LINES
2 - CHECK VALVE
3 - TOP OF FUEL TANK
4 - LOCK RING
5 - FUEL TANK MODULE
6 - FUEL FILL LINE
7 - FUEL VENT LINE
8 - CHECK VALVE
Fig. 9 FUEL TANK MODULE
1 - COOLER LINES
2 - CHECK VALVE
3 - TOP OF FUEL TANK
4 - LOCK RING
5 - FUEL TANK MODULE
6 - FUEL FILL LINE
7 - FUEL VENT LINE
8 - CHECK VALVE
VA FUEL DELIVERY 14 - 13
FUEL TANK (Continued)
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