SIB-13-002

SB-10054321-1733
Group:
13-00
FUEL AND ENGINE CONTROL
SERVICE INFORMATION BULLETIN
Bulletin Number: 13-002
Models: FE/FG
Issue Date: October 2013
Page 1 of 16
NOTE: The information contained in this document is intended for use by trained, professional technicians with the knowledge, tools,and equipment to properly and
safely perform diagnoses and repairs. It informs service technicians about conditions that may occur in some vehicles, or prov ides information that could assist in
proper vehicle diagnosis, service, or repair, and does not indicate that a defect is present. DO NOT assume that a symptom or condition, or a described cause of a
symptom or condition, affects any particular vehicle or that a described repair applies to any particular vehicle. There can be multiple causes resulting in the same
symptoms or conditions, and trained professional service technicians must use their diagnostic skills to make evaluations on a case-by-case basis.
SUBJECT:
Canter Center Fuel Tank Removal Instructions
POTENTIALLY AFFECTED MODELS:
2012-2014 model year Canter vehicles produced prior to August 1, 2013.
DESCRIPTION:
Attached are instructions to assist technicians in removing and installing a center fuel tank in Canter vehicles.
Please initial and route to the following personnel before f ling.
Service Mgr.
Warranty Mgr.
Shop Foreman
Parts Mgr.
Service Technicians - Initial in boxes below.
This Service Information Bulletin is supplied for information purposes only and is not an authorization for any repairs.
Canter Center Fuel Tank Removal Instructions
REPAIR PROCEDURE:
1. Park the vehicle on a flat, level surface, turn off the engine, fully apply the
parking brake and chock the FRONT wheels.
CAUTION! Do not remove the wheel chocks until all work has been
completed.
completed
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
3. Drain the fuel from the tank using an appropriate container(s).
4. Following the instructions below, remove the fuel tank from the vehicle.
NOTE: It is not necessary to remove the rivets and brackets that the
fuel tank is secured to for removal of the tank. In most cases, the tank
should have sufficient clearance for removal from the vehicle following
this procedure.
Remove the bracket and wiring for the ABS speed sensors and place to the side.
Remove the bracket and fuel lines and place to the side. Disconnect the fuel sending unit.
Remove the fuel fill hose.
Remove the retaining bolts from both sides of the fuel tank.
Remove the shock absorbers and anti‐sway bar, if equipped.
Raise the vehicle by the frame, allowing the rear differential housing to hang from the leaf
springs. Support the vehicle with suitable jack stands under the frame.
Slide the fuel tank forward and roll the front of the tank downward.
Roll the front of the tank downward to remove from vehicle.
Approximately 6 inches of clearance from the body of vehicle is needed to remove the tank.
If additional clearance is needed to remove the tank, support the rear differential housing
with a suitable jack. Remove the upper spring pins on both left and right sides. Lower the
rear differential housing until the needed clearance is obtained for the fuel tank to clear the
rear differential housing.
housing
CAUTION! It may be necessary to disconnect the rear brake hoses at this time to prevent
damage to the hoses.
Remove the tank from under the vehicle.
Canter Center Fuel Tank Installation Instructions
To install the tank, follow the removal instructions in reverse order.
Tighten all fasteners to their proper torque specifications.
g this procedure, follow the
If the rear brake hoses were removed during
instructions in group 35 of the service manual for bleeding the brake system.