182 EMISSION CONTROLS AND FUEL SYSTEM
Fuel tank mounting—1978-82
2. Remove the gas cap and siphon the re
maining fuel from the tank.
3. Remove the filler neck seal and the drain
tube.
4. Disconnect the fuel lines and electrical
connectors from the inlet and meter assem
bly.
5. Raise the vehicle and support it safely
with jackstands.
6. Remove the spare tire and carrier.
7. Loosen the U-clamps and separate the
exhaust system at the transmission cross-
member. Disconnect the muffler support
brackets and slide the exhaust system rear
ward.
8. Remove the fuel tank strap bolts and
lower the tank from the vehicle.
9. Installation is the reverse of the pre
vious steps.
1984 and Later Models
NOTE:
If the filler cap requires replace-
ment, only a cap with the same features
should be used. Failure to use the correct
cap can result in a serious malfunction of
the system. Allow the fuel level to fall be-
low ¥4 tank for this procedure. The fuel tank
consists of a tough, pliable polyethylene
liner inside a steel container.
1. Remove battery ground cable.
2. Drain fuel from the tank into a suitable
safety can.
3. Remove fuel tank filler door as an as
sembly.
1. Filler door bezel
2. Screw
3. U-nut
4. Screw
5. Filler door
6. Sealing strip (2)
7. Fuel tank strap
8. Bumper
Fuel filler door assembly—1984 and later
4. Remove fuel tank filler neck housing
and drain hose. Use clean rags to catch any
fuel left in the lines.
5. Disconnect fuel feed hose, fuel return
hose, vapor hose and electrical connector from
fuel meter and pump assembly. The fuel pump
may now be removed, if servicing is neces
sary.
6. Remove license plate to gain access for
fascia to impact bar bolts.
7. Remove two carriage bolts securing
fascia to impact bar.
