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91 4 DLT ENGINE FUELTANK The fuel tank is located behind the rear axle of the vehicle. (Fig. 177) Removal 1. Remove the fuel tank cap. 2. Drain the fuel from the fuel tank before removing the tank from the vehicle via drain plug. Do not drain or store fuel in an open container to avoid possibility of fire or explosion.Put lid on container. Unscrew banjo bolt and disconnect suction line from fuel tank strainer. 3. Unscrew banjo bolt and disconnect return line from fuel tank. (Fig. 178) 4. Disconnect the fuel gauge unit connector. 5. Disconnect the fuel filler neck and connecting hose Remove the clamp assy. 6. Loosen the fuel tank mounting screws and take out the tank from vehicle. Inspection 1. After removing fuel tank, visually inspect fuel tank for deterioration, leaks and damage. Replace if necessary. Note : Any repair on fuel tank using external heat or flame may result in personal injury or damage. Fuel tank purging procedure 1. Remove fuel tank from the vehicle 'Refer procedure as mentioned above. 2. Remove fuel strainer and fuel level gauge from fuel tank. 3. Shift the tank to flushing area. 4. Fill tank with warm water or normal tap water and agitate vigorously and drain water. Repeat the procedure until inside of tank is clean. 5. Replace the fuel tank if it is rusty from inside. 6. Completely flush out remaining water after washing. Warning : Do not allow water to remain inside fuel tank after washing.This will cause corrosion inside fuel tank. Fig. 177 Assembly 1. Assemble fuel strainer and fuel level gauge to fuel tank. Assemble fuel strainer with new 'O' ring. Connect suction line to fuel tank strainer and tighten banjo bolt to specified torque Always use new sealing washers. 2. Connect return line to fuel tank and tighten banjo bolt to specified torque. Always use new sealing washers. 3. Install fuel filter hose after fuel tank has been mounted in place. Failure to follow this caution could result in leakage from around hose connections. 4. Fill the tank with fuel. Fig. 178