Notice: Cap the fittings and plug the holes when servicing the fuel system in
order to prevent dirt and other contaminants from entering the open
pipes and passages.
Important: When flushing the fuel tank, the fuel and water mixture needs to be
treated as a hazardous material. The material needs to be handled in accordance
with all local, state, and federal laws and regulations.
Important: Whenever the fuel tank is cleaned, the fuel pump fuel strainer must
be inspected. If the fuel pump fuel strainer is contaminated, the fuel pump
fuel strainer must be replaced and the fuel pump must be inspected.
Important: Always maintain cleanliness when servicing fuel system components.
- Relieve the fuel system fuel pressure. Refer to
Fuel Pressure Relief
.
- Drain the fuel tank. Refer to
Fuel Tank Draining
.
- Remove the fuel tank. Refer to
Fuel Tank Replacement
.
- Remove the fuel sender assembly. Refer to
Fuel Sender Assembly Replacement
.
- Inspect the fuel pump inlet for dirt and debris. If dirt and debris
are found, the fuel pump needs to be replaced.
- Flush the fuel tank with hot water.
- Pour the water out of the fuel sender assembly opening in the
fuel tank. Rock the fuel tank in order to be sure that the removal of the
water from the fuel tank is complete.
- Allow the tank to dry completely before reassembly.
- Install the fuel sender assembly. Refer to
Fuel Sender Assembly Replacement
.
- Install the fuel tank. Refer to
Fuel Tank Replacement
.
- Add fuel and install the fuel tank filler pipe cap.
- Inspect for fuel leaks using the following procedure:
12.1. | Turn ON the ignition for 2 seconds. |
12.2. | Turn OFF the ignition for 10 seconds. |
12.3. | Turn ON the ignition. |
12.4. | Inspect for fuel leaks. |