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Suggested Tools:

• Twin Post Lift (or Floor Jack and 4 Jack Stands)

• 3/8 Impact Wrench• Impact Socket: 14mm• Under-Hoist Jack Stand• Ratchet Strap • Scotch Bright Pad (or Fine Sand

Paper.• Brake Cleaner• Spray Paint (Color Optional)

CAUTION: Safety glasses should be worn at all times when working with vehicles and related tools and equipment.

Samurai Aftermarket 4x4 Gas Tank Skid (SKU# SAR-AGTS)

Installation Instructions

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Lifting and Supporting the Vehicle

Lifting Option 2We used a twin post lift for these instructions, but this job could also be done with a floor jack and (4) safety stands.

Front

Rear

Floor Jack

Floor Jack

Lifting Option 1Lift and support the vehicle on a twin post lift.

CAUTION: Always follow the safety guidelines associated with the lift you are using.

Front Support Location Rear Support Location

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Fuel Tank Parts Identification

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank/Protector Mounting Bolts

Fuel Tank Protector

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Step 2 Clean the entire surface with a scotch bright pad or fine sand paper.

Step 1 Place the skid on a work bench and clean throughly with a good quality degreaser like brake or carburetor cleaner.

Step 4 Place the skid, bottom side down, on a piece of card board and spray with a good quality rust inhibiting paint.

A second coat is a good idea and a third coat is even better, if you have the time and paint.

Painting the Gas Tank Skid

Step 3 Then clean all surfaces again with brake (or carburetor) cleaner.

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Step 6 . . . . and paint the other side.

Step 5 After the paint has dried, turn the skid over . . . .

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Step 8 Continue inserting the ratchet strap by threading it through the driver side rear as shown.

Step 7 Run the hook end of a ratchet strap through the driver side front corner of the protector as shown.

Step 10 “See-saw” the ratchet strap as you would dental floss and slide the strap toward the center of the tank as shown.

Removing the Gas Tank Protector

Step 9 Push the strap between the protector and the fuel tank.

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Tech Tip 11 We hooked to the top of the bumper.

Note: We had to open the tail gate to to a l low room for the hook to be positioned.

Step 11 Hook the strap in the rear on something secure like the bumper or crossmember.

Step 13 Now that the fuel tank is secure with the ratchet strap, support the fuel tank protector using an under hoist jack stand. Be sure the jack stand is pretty will centered on the protector.

Note: If you are working on jack stands, support the protector using a floor jack.

Cross Member Bumper

Hook

Park Brake Bracket

Step 12 Connect the ratcheting end of the ratchet strap to something secure in front of the fuel tank and tighten the ratchet strap.

Note: We used the park brake bracket to secure the ratcheting end of the strap.

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Step 14 LOOSEN the passenger side rear mounting bolt using a 14mm socket.

Note: loosen this bolt as loose and you can yet still holding this corner of the protector in place. We will remove this bolt later.

Tech Tip 14This shows the bolt loose but still in place.

Step 15 REMOVE the drivers side rear mounting bolts.

Step 16 REMOVE the driver side front mounting bolt.

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Step 17 REMOVE the passenger side front mounting bolt.

Step 18 Be sure the gas tank protector is supported well by the under hoist jack stand and remove the passenger side rear mounting bolt.

Step 19 While steadying the protector with one hand, lower the under hoist jack stand.

Step 20 Remove the protector and set it aside.

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Step 22 While steadying the skid with one hand, raise the skid with the other.

Step 21 Place the gas tank skid on the under hoist stand. Be sure the skid is balanced on the stand.

Step 23 Continue raising the skid. Be sure the bolt holes in the skid and the fuel tank are aligning with the threaded holes in the tank brackets.

Installing the Gas Tank Skid

Tech Tip 22It may be necessary to loosen the ratchet strap a bit as the skid moves into place.

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Step 25 Once all 4 bolts are started, loosen the ratchet strap and unhook it at both ends.

Step 24 Once all the holes are aligned, install all 4 bolts, but leave them ALL loose for now.

Tech Tip 26If the ratchet strap will not slide out, it will be necessary to support the driver side of the gas tank skid with the under hoist jack stand, remove the 2 driver side mounting bolts and lower the skid enough to remove the ratchet strap. 1 or 2 inches should be enough.

Step 26 Remove the ratchet strap.

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Step 28 Remove the under hoist jack stand and torque all 4 mounting bolts to 45 ft. lbs.

Step 27 If necessary, raise the skid back into place using the under hoist jack stand and reinstall the two driver side mounting bolts.

Congratulations!You have successfully installed Fuel Tank Skid. We hope these instructions have been helpful. If you have suggestions on how to make these ins t ruc t ions (or products) better, please email us at: sales@lowrangeoffroad.com

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As always, If you experience any difficulty during the installation of this product please contact Low Range Off-Road Technical Support at 801-805-6644 M-F during regular store hours. Thank you for purchasing from Low Range Off-Road.

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