TM 9-2320-209-20-3-1
4-7.
FUEL TANK REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT (TRUCKS M275A AND M275A2).
TOOLS :
WARNING
Smoking, sparks, or open flame are not allowed
within 50 feet of work area during this task.
Fuel could explode, causing injury to personnel
and damage to equipment.
1/2-inch wrench (2) 6-inch ruler
9/16-inch wrench (2) 15/16-inch wrench (2)
Prybar
3/4-inch wrench (2)
Wood block, 3/4 x 2 x 12 inches (2) 5-inch extension
Wood block, 2 x 4 x 12 inches
SUPPLIES : None
PERSONNEL : Two
EQUIPMENT CONDITION : Truck parked, engine off, handbrake set.
a.
Preliminary Procedures.
(1) Disconnect battery ground cable. Refer to para 7-58.
(2) Drain fuel tank. Refer to TM 9-2320-209-10.
(3) Take fuel lines and electrical connector off in-tank fuel pump. Refer
to para 4-8.
b.
Removal.
1.
Using l/2-inch wrenches, loosen three locknuts (1) on three screws (2) on
bottom of three retaining straps ( 3).
2.
Using 9/16-inch wrenches,
unscrew and take off three locknuts (4) and three
screws (5) at top of three retaining straps (3) .
3.
Swing three retaining straps (3) down and away from fuel tank (6) .
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