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A method for installing a compressed natural gas tank assembly in an automobile. The method includes connecting the tank assembly to an arm, rotating the tank assembly about an axis a predetermined angular amount, inserting the tank assembly into the automobile, and rotating the tank assembly about

A method for installing a compressed natural gas tank assembly in an automobile. The method includes connecting the tank assembly to an arm, rotating the tank assembly about an axis a predetermined angular amount, inserting the tank assembly into the automobile, and rotating the tank assembly about the axis in a second, opposite direction the predetermined amount. The tank assembly is disposed over a desired location in the automobile and placed in engagement with the desired location.

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[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A method for installing a compressed natural gas tank assembly in an automobile, wherein said tank assembly comprises a compressed natural gas tank and means for securing said tank assembly to a movable arm, said arm defining an axis, comprising the steps of:securing said

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A method for installing a compressed natural gas tank assembly in an automobile, wherein said tank assembly comprises a compressed natural gas tank and means for securing said tank assembly to a movable arm, said arm defining an axis, comprising the steps of:securing said arm to said tank assembly;rotating said tank assembly about said axis a predetermined amount in a first direction;inserting said tank assembly through an opening in the automobile;rotating the tank assembly about the axis the predetermined amount in a second direction, said second direction being opposite to said first direction;releasing said arm from said tank assembly;securing the tank assembly to an interior surface of the automobile.