(1) Position fuel tank on vehicle. Pass the three mounting bolts through tank brackets from right side of vehicle. It will be necessary to pry up on tank top strip in order to slip top edge of tank under strip. Install large flat washers, lock washers, and nuts on mounting bolts and securely tighten the nuts.
(2) Tighten the two cap screws, securing caution plate and tank top strip.
(3) Connect fuel pipe at tank nipple union. Open supply valve.
(4) Install instrument panel cover (par. [119]).
(5) Connect gear shifter lever and shifter rod by installing bolt, lock washer, and nut.
(6) Connect battery negative ground wire to frame connection.
(7) After fuel tank has been filled, check pipe connection and drain plug for leaks.
f. Remove Oil Tank.
(1) Disconnect battery negative ground wire at frame connection.
(2) Loosen the two cap screws which secure caution plate and tank top strip.