TM 5-5420-202-20-2
FUEL TANK (LEFT) REPLACEMENT (Sheet 6 of 16)
23.
Using
1/2
inch wrench,
remove
screws
and
washers
(AP)
securing
lower
front
mount
bracket
(AQ)
to
hull
floor.
24.
Using two
15/16
inch wrenches,
loosen
screw
(AR)
and nut
(AS).
25.
Rotate lower front mount bracket (AQ) 180
degrees and remove from fuel tank bracket (AT).
26.
Using
1/2
inch wrench
and
1/2
inch socket,
remove
two
screws
(AU)
and nuts
and
washers
(AV)
securing
lower rear
mount
bracket
(AW)
to
hull
bracket (AX).
27.
Using
9/16
inch wrench,
remove
screw and
two
washers
(AY)
securing
ground strap
(AZ)
to
fuel
tank.
Remove
strap.
CAUTION
•
Fuel tank is fabricated of aluminum and is therefore
subject to damage from sharp objects. Use utmost
care during handling. Do not force fuel tank with
poles or bars as damage may result.
•
During disassembly several fuel tank openings may
be exposed. Cover these openings with masking
tape to prevent entry of foreign matter.
28.
Using
three
persons,
pivot
fuel
tank
toward
center
of hull
while
slowly
moving
fuel
tank
toward
rear,
until
rear
end
of fuel tank
clears
curve
in
hull.
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