How to Remove a Vanagon Gas Tank
The Volkswagen Vanagon is a popular vehicle among campers, as it has lots of room for friends and family, plus space for supplies. The vans have a rather odd gas tank, in that it uses a rubber grommet to mount the tank to the fuel filler neck. This grommet can dry out and rot, and when it does, gas will spill out of the tank. To fix the problem, you have to drop the gas tank and replace the grommet. First though, you need to remove the gas tank.
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Things You'll Need
- Jack
- 4 jack stands
- Flat-head screwdriver
- Drain pan
- 3/8-inch ratchet and socket set
Instructions
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Lift the Vanagon with the jack and set it on four jack stands, making sure there's enough room under the van for you to crawl beneath it.
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Put the drain pan below the fuel filler neck. Remove the connection on the filler neck, using a flat-head screwdriver, and allow the gas to drain into the drain pan. Disconnect the supply and return lines located on the sides of the tank with the flat-head screwdriver.
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Unbolt the gas tank from the chassis with the 3/8-inch ratchet and socket. Secure the straps to the front of the van with your hands. Pull the rear of the strap out of the slot in the chassis and then lower the rear of the tank.
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Disconnect the lines on the sides of the tank with the flat-head screwdriver. Lower the tank and then unplug the sending unit on the tank. Pull the tank out and away from the vehicle.
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Tips & Warnings
Never smoke or have an open flame nearby while you're working on the fuel system of a vehicle. If you do, you risk causing a fire and injuring yourself and damaging the vehicle.
