Fuel Tank Shield Replacement Short Wheelbase

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. Remove the fuel tank shield to the frame retaining bolts and nut.
5. Remove the fuel tank shield from the frame.

1. Install the fuel tank shield to the frame.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

2. Install the fuel tank shield to the frame retaining bolts and nut.

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




3. Install the frame brace.
4. Install the frame brace mounting bolts.

Tighten
Tighten the frame brace mounting bolts to 50 N·m (37 lb ft).

5. Lower the vehicle.

Fuel Tank Shield Replacement Long Wheelbase

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. Remove the fuel tank shield to the frame retaining bolts and nut.
5. Remove the fuel tank shield from the frame.

1. Install the fuel tank shield to the frame.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

2. Install the fuel tank shield to the frame retaining bolts and nut.

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




3. Install the frame brace.
4. Install the frame brace mounting bolts.

Tighten
Tighten the frame brace mounting bolts to 50 N·m (37 lb ft).

5. Lower the vehicle.