FUEL TANK REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT (TRUCKS M275A AND M275A2) - continued

TM 9-2320-209-20-3-1

FUEL TANK REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT (TRUCKS M275A AND M275A2).

WARNING

Smoking, sparks, or open flame are not allowed

within 50 feet of work area during this task.

Fuel could explode, causing injury to personnel

and damage to equipment.

TOOLS :

1/2-inch wrench (2)

6-inch ruler

9/16-inch wrench (2)

15/16-inch wrench (2)

Prybar

3/4-inch wrench (2)

Wood block, 3/4 x 2 x 12 inches (2)

5-inch extension

Wood block, 2 x 4 x 12 inches

None

SUPPLIES :

PERSONNEL : Two

EQUIPMENT CONDITION : Truck parked, engine off, handbrake set.

a. Preliminary Procedures.

(1) Disconnect battery ground cable. Refer to para 7-58.

(2) Drain fuel tank. Refer to TM 9-2320-209-10.

(3) Take fuel lines and electrical connector off in-tank fuel pump. Refer

Removal.

Using l/2-inch wrenches, loosen three locknuts (1) on three screws (2) on

bottom of three retaining straps ( 3).

Using 9/16-inch wrenches, unscrew and take off three locknuts (4) and three

screws (5) at top of three retaining straps (3) .

Swing three retaining straps (3) down and away from fuel tank (6) .

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