Fuel Tank Shield: Service and Repair

Fuel Tank Shield Replacement

Removal Procedure




1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (Service and Repair).
2. Remove the outer tank shield mounting nuts.
3. Remove the inner fuel tank shield mounting nuts.
4. With help of an assistant, remove the fuel tank shield from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure




1. With the help for an assistant, position the fuel tank shield on the fuel tank.
2. Hand tighten inner fuel tank shield mounting nut.
3. Hand tighten the outer fuel tank shield mounting nut.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).

4. Tighten the fuel tank shield nuts.

* Tighten the 6 mm nuts to 9 Nm (80 lb in).
* Tighten the 8 mm nuts to 18 Nm (13 lb ft).
* Tighten the fuel tank shield bolt to 25 Nm (18 lb ft).

5. Lower the vehicle.