How do you install a fuel tank console?
The lower console mounting Torx bolts must also be removed, but will not be re-used. Once all the bolts are removed, gently pry up the console and turn it on the side once it is free. Disconnect the fuel tank wiring harness by pushing in on the quick connect clip. Set the console near the bottom of the tank as it is still tethered to the wire.
How to remove tank console from Harley Davidson Softail?
There are a couple of steps involved in removing the stock console. Take care not to scratch the chrome when removing in case you want to put it back or sell it. Use a small flat head screwdriver to pop off the center cap. Use a Torx to remove the exposed nut. Save this nut for later use.
How do you remove a fuel gauge from a tank?
Remove the screws that hold the sending unit to the tank and take it out. Next, remove the three wires on the back of the old gauge. One wire goes to the center pin on the tank sending unit, one goes to ground, and the third connects to a 12-volt source, normally the ignition switch. Remove the fuel gauge.
Can a gas tank be removed from a Harley Davidson?
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The lower console mounting Torx bolts must also be removed, but will not be re-used. Once all the bolts are removed, gently pry up the console and turn it on the side once it is free. Disconnect the fuel tank wiring harness by pushing in on the quick connect clip. Set the console near the bottom of the tank as it is still tethered to the wire.
There are a couple of steps involved in removing the stock console. Take care not to scratch the chrome when removing in case you want to put it back or sell it. Use a small flat head screwdriver to pop off the center cap. Use a Torx to remove the exposed nut. Save this nut for later use.
Can You Drop an old fuel tank to install a new one?
With nothing holding it back, you can now drop the old fuel tank. Installing the new one is just like taking the old one out, only the other way around. In mechanics terms, installation is the reverse of removal.
What to do when the fuel tank is removed on a Harley Davidson?
With the Harley Davidson fuel tank removed, now is the ideal time to clean and inspect everything and anything that you cannot view/reach when the tank is installed. Inspect your wiring harness. Check all fasteners for correct torque, clean your frame, etc. Fuel tank removal is an important procedure.