Patent ID: 8657143

Claim:
A fuel tank assembly system comprising: a fuel tank comprising at least one protruding ear; a cover configured for covering at least a portion of a combustion engine, the cover comprising a recess configured for receiving the fuel tank therein, wherein the recess comprises: a receptacle positioned against an inner wall of the cover and configured for receiving the protruding ear; a first protruding tab extending from the inner wall of the cover at or near the receptacle; and a latch strike extending from the inner wall of the cover at or near the receptacle; and a retaining clip comprising a first retaining portion and a latch arm, wherein the first retaining portion is configured for engagement with the first protruding tab to secure the protruding ear of the fuel tank in the receptacle, and wherein the latch arm is configured for engaging the latch strike to prevent movement of the retaining clip relative to the receptacle.