Fuel Tank: Replacement: Installation

WARNING: Compressed natural gas is flammable and highly explosive. You could be killed or seriously injured if leaking natural gas is ignited.
Stop the engine, and keep heat, sparks and flames away.

NOTE: When you relieve the gas from the fuel tank, the fuel tank cannot be reused. Do not reinstall the original fuel tank. Install a new fuel tank.

Assemble the fuel tank bands.

Fig 1: Assembling Fuel Tank Bands
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Install a new fuel tank, fuel tank bands and fuel tank frame on the tank fixture.

Fig 2: Installing A New Fuel Tank, Fuel Tank Bands And Fuel Tank Frame On The Tank Fixture
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Tighten the bolts.

Fig 3: Fuel Tank Mounting Bolt Tightening Specifications
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Tighten the nuts.

Fig 4: Fuel Tank Lower Mounting Nut Tightening Specifications
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Tighten the nuts. The nuts should be tightened until a gap of 11.7 mm (15/32 in.) at the centerline of the bolt is obtained.

Fig 5: Fuel Tank Upper Mounting Nut Tightening Specifications
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Tighten the nuts and bolts.

Fig 6: Tightening Nuts & Bolts
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Mark the fuel tank and the fuel tank bands.

Fig 7: Marking Fuel Tank & Fuel Tank Bands
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Apply PAG oil to a new O-ring, and carefully install it onto its proper position (see ).
Install the fuel joint block and fuel pipes.
Install the tank assembly in the reverse order of removal.
Perform the leak inspection procedure (see Leak Inspection ).
Apply the CNG warning label. Then enter the CNG tank expiration date.