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Fuel Tank Shield Replacement Short Wheelbase

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 759221  Size: SH
  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  2. Remove the frame brace mounting bolts.
  3. Remove the frame brace.

  4. Object Number: 730787  Size: SH
  5. Remove the fuel tank shield to the frame retaining bolts and nut.
  6. Remove the fuel tank shield from the frame.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 730787  Size: SH
  1. Install the fuel tank shield to the frame.
  2. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  3. Install the fuel tank shield to the frame retaining bolts and nut.
  4. Tighten
    Tighten the fuel tank shield to the frame retaining bolts and nut to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).


    Object Number: 759221  Size: SH
  5. Install the frame brace.
  6. Install the frame brace mounting bolts.
  7. Tighten
    Tighten the frame brace mounting bolts to 50 N·m (37 lb ft).

  8. Lower the vehicle.

Fuel Tank Shield Replacement Long Wheelbase

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 759221  Size: SH
  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  2. Remove the frame brace mounting bolts.
  3. Remove the frame brace.

  4. Object Number: 887109  Size: SH
  5. Remove the fuel tank shield to the frame retaining bolts and nut.
  6. Remove the fuel tank shield from the frame.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 887109  Size: SH
  1. Install the fuel tank shield to the frame.
  2. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  3. Install the fuel tank shield to the frame retaining bolts and nut.
  4. Tighten
    Tighten the fuel tank shield to the frame retaining bolts and nut to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).


    Object Number: 759221  Size: SH
  5. Install the frame brace.
  6. Install the frame brace mounting bolts.
  7. Tighten
    Tighten the frame brace mounting bolts to 50 N·m (37 lb ft).

  8. Lower the vehicle.