SMU - Addition of Fuel Tank Shield Replacement Procedure

This bulletin is being issued to add the Fuel Tank Shield Replacement procedure in the Frame and Underbody sub-section of the Service Manual.

The following information has been updated within SI. If you are using a paper version of this Service Manual, please make a reference to this bulletin on the affected page.

When replacing a rear axle lower control arm, it is necessary to remove the fuel tank stone shield.

Removal Procedure

1. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
2. Remove the fuel tank shield nuts from the frame side of the fuel tank.
3. Remove the fuel tank shield stud from the right rear of the fuel tank.
4. Remove the fuel tank shield from the fuel tank.

Installation Procedure

1. Position the fuel tank shield to the fuel tank.
2. Start the fuel tank shield stud to the right rear of the fuel tank.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

3. Start the fuel tank shield nuts to the frame side of the fuel tank.

Tighten
Tighten the nuts and studs to 25 N·m (18 lb in).

4. Lower the vehicle.