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INSTALL AFT TANK FUEL LINES AND ELECTRICAL WIRING
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NOTE
Procedure is same to install fuel
lines and electrical wiring in No. 1 or
No. 2 aft fuel tank. No. 1 (left) tank
installation is shown here.
1.
Remove barrier material and tape from access
hole in tank (1). Clean tape residue from tank.
Use dry cleaning solvent (E162) and clean cloths
(E135). Wear goggles to protect eyes. Wear
gloves (E186).
Do not puncture or scratch lining
of fuel tank. If lining is broken fuel
penetrates and activates self-sealing
layers. Activated layers swell and trap
fuel. Activated green spongy material
also contaminates fuel system. This
makes it necessary to replace fuel
tank and flush fuel system.
2.
Position boost pump (2) on pump bracket (3).
Install four bolts (4) and washers (5)
3.
Remove plug from hose (6) and cap from boost
pump (2). Position hose inside tank. Connect
hose to boost pump. Torque hose connector to
1075 inch-pounds.
4.
Position wire harness (7) inside tank. Connect
wire harness to boost pump (2). Lockwire
connector to boost pump. Use lockwire (E233).
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