Section 1 - Fuel Tank Installation:
1-1. Once the engine has been allowed to cool, disconnect the negative battery cable and relieve the fuel system
pressure.
1-2. Raise the vehicle and support it with jack stands.
1-3. Referring to the appropriate vehicle service manual for instructions, drain, disconnect any electrical and fuel
component connections and remove the OEM fuel tank. The removal of the vehicles exhaust system may be
necessary for fuel tank removal.
1-4. Once the OEM fuel tank has been removed, remove the plastic fuel tank shield from the bottom of the tank.
1-5. Measure the position of the sump on the supplied Aeromotive fuel tank and mark the plastic fuel tank shield
accordingly. Using a ½” drill bit, drill the four corners of the sump cutout in the plastic fuel tank shield. Using a small
hand saw or reciprocating saw, cut out the remaining area from the plastic fuel tank shield. Once you have completed
this step your plastic fuel tank shield should look similar to Figure 1-1.
Figure 1-1
1-6. Position the filter bracket on the side of the plastic fuel tank shield opposite the sump cutout. Center the bracket in all
directions on the flat. Using the bracket as a guide, mark the two mounting holes. Insure there are no obstructions
behind the plastic fuel tank shield and drill two ¼” mounting holes.
1-7.
The fuel filter should be installed such that when the plastic fuel tank shield is installed the fuel filter outlet is on the
driver side of the vehicle. Secure the fuel filter to the plastic fuel tank shield by installing each of the two ¼” socket
head cap screws thru the bracket holes and the holes drilled in the fuel tank shield. Install each of the two provided
flat washers and nuts on the bolts and tighten. Slide the filter into the bracket and tighten the clamping screw.
1-8. Inspect the inside of the plastic fuel tank shield for any sharp edges that could puncture the fuel tank. If any sharp
edges are found, correct before proceeding.
1-9. Position the plastic fuel tank shield on the Aeromotive fuel tank.
1-10. Install one of the supplied AN-10 o-rings on each of two AN-10 cutoff fittings and install one fitting in the pump
outlet port located on the driver (left) side of the fuel tank sump and the other in the filter inlet.
1-11. Using the two supplied 90-degree AN-10 hose ends as a guide, measure the length of AN-10 steel braided line
needed to connect the fuel pump outlet to the fuel filter inlet.
1-12. Cut and assemble the steel braided hose and hose ends as shown in Section 4.
1-13. Using the above steel braided hose assembly, connect one end to the pump outlet and the other end to the fuel
filter inlet and tighten.
