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 TM 9-2320-361-24-1
0060 00
FUEL TANK REPLACEMENT (Contd)
WARNING
Diesel fuel is flammable. Do not perform fuel system
procedures near open flame. Injury or death to personnel may
result.
Accidental or intentional introduction of liquid contaminants
into the environment is a violation of state, federal, and
military regulations. Refer to Army POL (WP 0001 00) for
information concerning storage, use, and disposal of these
liquids. Failure to do so may result in damage to environment
and health of personnel.
Eye protection must be worn during fuel tank replacement.
Failure to do so may result in injury to personnel.
CAUTION
Cap or plug all openings immediately after disconnecting lines
and hoses to prevent contamination. Remove cap or plugs prior
to installation. Failure to do so may result in damage to
equipment.
NOTE
Use a drain pan to capture any draining fuel. Dispose of fluids
in accordance with local policy and ordinances. Ensure all spills
are cleaned up.
REMOVAL
1. Drain fuel from fuel tank (4) by removing drainplug (8) from fuel tank (4).
NOTE
Male pipe threads must be wrapped with antiseize tape before installation.
2.
Install drainplug (8) on fuel tank (4).
3.
Disconnect fuel return tube (6) from elbow (5) and remove elbow (5) from fuel tank (4).
WARNING
Some vehicles have two separate wires and connectors. Mark
location of wires for installation. Connecting wires on wrong
terminals may cause fuel to ignite, resulting in injury to
personnel and/or damage to equipment.
CAUTION
Perform steps 4 through 7 only if removing fuel tank from
M109A3 and M185A3 series trucks.
4.
Disconnect connector (16) from fuel pump (15).
5.
Disconnect vent tube (18) from elbow (17) and remove elbow (17) from fuel pump (15).
6.
Disconnect fuel supply tube (14) from fuel pump (15).
7.
Disconnect connector (12) from sending unit (13).
8.
Remove two locknuts (2) and screws (1) from retaining straps (3) and (10). Discard locknuts (2).
9.
Remove two locknuts (9), screws (11), and two retaining straps (10) from fuel tank hangers (7) and
retaining straps (3). Discard locknuts (9).
NOTE
Assistant will help with step 10.
10.
Remove fuel tank (4) from two fuel tank hangers (7).
NOTE
Perform steps 11 and 12 only if removing fuel tank from
M109A3 and M185A3 series trucks.
11.
Remove fuel pump (15) from fuel tank (4) (WP 0061 00).
12.
Remove sending unit (13) from fuel tank (4) (WP 0109 00).
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