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REMOVE MAIN FUEL TANK
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NOTE
Procedure is same to remove main
fuel tank in No. 1 or No. 2 fuel system.
Removal of No. 1 (left) tank is shown
here.
LOWER MAIN FUEL TANK ON HINGES
1.
Disconnect electrical connector (1).
1.1.
Disconnect hook (1.1) from lanyard on electrical
connector (1).
When disconnecting fuel hoses from
access door, do not allow fittings to
turn. Otherwise, access door fittings
can fall and cause fuel blockage.
2.
Hold filling (2) with wrench and disconnect hose
(3). Catch spilled fuel. Use grounded container.
Plug hose and cap filling.
3.
Remove eight nuts (4), washers (5) and bolts (6).
Remove hose clamp (3.1) from the lower flange.
4.
Slide manifold (7) forward into adapter (8).
5.
Remove gaskets (9 and 10).
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