Rugged-ridge Gas Tank Skid Plate, 87-95 Jeep Wrangler (YJ) User Manual download pdf (Page 1)

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87-95 YJ GAS TANK SKID PLATE

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NOTE: Perform installation when gas gauge reads

below 1/4 tank. A lighter gas tank will be easier to

manage. Also, have a partner handy to assist with

the removal and installation of the tank.

WARNING: When working near gasoline, always be cautious not to have any heat or ame generating

device as this could result in combustion and cause injury or death. Always keep a re extinguisher handy

when working with combustible uids.

1. Disconnect battery terminals before beginning installation of this product. Disconnect negative terminal

rst making sure not to contact the positive terminal with the tool being used.

2. Remove the gas cap from the vehicle to relieve the pressure inside the

tank. Remove the fuel ller assembly by rst removing the 6 screws holding

the ller neck in position. For easier access, remove two screws holding the

license plate in place. Save these screws, they will be used to reinstall ller

neck. NOTE: It is also possible to unhook ller hoses directly from gas tank.

3. Remove the nut from the bracket holding the exhaust pipe in place on

the passenger side of the vehicle. This will allow movement in the exhaust

pipe during removal of the tank from the vehicle.

4. Position oor jack centered beneath the gas tank. Remove the 7 nuts

holding the gas tank and the OE skid pan to the vehicle. Save these nuts as

they will be used to reinstall the gas tank. Do not remove the nuts securing

the gas tank to the OE skid pan.

Contents:

1. YJ Gas Tank Skid Plate (1)

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18003.2187-95 YJ GAS TANK SKID PLATEPage 1 of 3NOTE: Perform installation when gas gauge readsbelow 1/4 tank. A lighter gas tank will be easier toma

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18003.2187-95 YJ GAS TANK SKID PLATEPage 2 of 35. Using the oor jack, lower the gas tank approx 3 inches. Disconnectthe electrical connector coming

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18003.2187-95 YJ GAS TANK SKID PLATE9. Lift gas tank assembly into nal position. Angle the gas tank assemblyso that the passenger side goes up rst

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