EMISSION CONTROLS AND FUEL SYSTEM 181
Fuel tank assembly—1963-67 (20 gal.), 1966-67 (optional 36 gal.)
or use any type of drop tight in the service
area.
NOTE:
It is best to run the tank as low on
fuel as possible prior to removing the tank.
1974 and Earlier Models
1. Disconnect the battery cables at the
battery.
2. Remove the gas cap and the filler neck
boot from the top of the tank. Disconnect the
drain tube.
3. Raise the vehicle and support it safely
with jackstands.
4. Remove the spare tire compartment (if
applicable), spare tire, and spare tire carrier.
5. Loosen the U-clamps and separate the
exhaust systems at the transmission cross-
member. Disconnect the muffler support
brackets and slide the exhaust system rear-
ward.
6. Remove the fuel tank strap bolts and
disconnect the gauge unit wiring.
7. Disconnect the fuel lines and allow the
fuel to drain into a clean container.
8. Unbolt and remove the tank support.
Lower the tank, rotating it toward the front
of the vehicle to remove it.
9. Installation is the reverse of the pre
vious steps.
1975-82 Models
1. Disconnect the battery cables at the
battery.
Fuel tank assembly—1968-77
20 GALLON TANK
