Rugged Ridge Gas Tank Skid Plate, 87-95 Jeep Wrangler (YJ) - Manual (Page 2)

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87-95 YJ GAS TANK SKID PLATE
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5. Using the floor jack, lower the gas tank approx 3 inches. Disconnect
the electrical connector coming from the sending unit of the gas tank.
Unhook the high pressure fuel line and the vent lines. Be careful not to
allow any dirt or debris into the tank. NOTE: Have a bucket and some shop
rags handy. Fuel may spill out when disconnecting fuel lines.
6. Once all lines and wires are disconnected from the gas tank, proceed
to lower and completely remove the tank from the vehicle. Be sure to guide
the filler assembly making sure it doesn't snag on anything. Place the gas
tank on the ground and remove the nuts holding the straps to the OE skid
pan and remove the straps. Fit RR skid plate to vehicle without gas tank in
place to make sure slots align with the vehicles mounting fasteners.
NOTE: Earlier models YJ’s use only one metal strap to secure the gas tank to
the skid plate. Later model YJ’s use two straps.
7. Locate the square cutouts in the RR skid plate and install the metal
straps removed in step 6. Before fastening the straps, place the gas tank into
the RR skid plate. Locate the proper slots in the RR skid plate for each
straps threaded stud. Tighten the nuts onto the studs to secure the gas tank
to the RR skid plate. Be careful not to over tighten these bolts.
8. Position floor jack under vehicle with gas tank assembly centered
on top. Slowly raise into position being sure to guide filler assembly to its
appropriate location. Stop about 3 inches away from the skid plates mounting
position and reconnect fuel and vapor lines. Also reconnect the electrical
connector before lifting into final position.