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REMOVE FORWARD FUEL TANK
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NOTE
Procedure is same to remove foward
fuel tank in No. 1 or No. 2 fuel system.
Removal of No. 1 (left) tank is shown
here.
LOWER FUEL TANK ON HINGES
1.
Disconnect electrical connector (1).
1.1.
Disconnect hook (1.1) at the lanyard on the
electrical connector (1) from bracket (1.2).
Do not allow elbows or nipples to turn
when disconnecting fuel hoses from
aft access panel. Otherwise, fittings
can fail and cause fuel blockage.
2.
Hold elbow (2) with wrench and disconnect vent
hose (3). Plug hose and cap elbow.
3.
Hold elbow (4) with wrench and disconnect hose
(5). Remove conical seal (5.1) from hose (5)
fitting. Plug hose and cap elbow.
4.
Hold nipple (6) with wrench and disconnect hose
(7). Plug hose and cap nipple.
5.
Remove eight nuts (8), washers (9), and bolts
(10).
6.
Slide adapter (11) aft.
7.
Remove two gaskets (12) and tube (13).
8.
Cover hole in flange of adapter (11). Use barrier
material (E80) and tape (E388).
9.
Cover hole in flange of fitting (14). Use barrier
material (E80) and tape (E388).
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