For 1990-2009 cars only
Important:
• Before attempting the Fuel Tank Leak Check place a dry chemical
(Class B) fire extinguisher near the work area. • Before removing the fuel tank for a suspected leak, make sure
the fuel pipes are not leaking onto the fuel tank. Once removed, make sure
fuel is not leaking around the fuel sender gasket. • This check requires a fuel sender assembly, fuel filler cap, and
a fuel sender gasket to be installed in the fuel tank.
- Disconnect the negative battery cable.
- Relieve the fuel system pressure. Refer to the Fuel Pressure Relief Procedure .
- Drain the fuel tank. Refer to Fuel Tank Draining .
- Remove the fuel tank. Refer to Fuel Tank Replacement .
- Cap the fuel feed pipe, the fuel return pipe, and the EVAP pipe on the fuel sender assembly.
- Connect a piece of hose to the vent pipe.
- Submerge the fuel tank in water or apply a soap solution to the outside of the fuel tank.
- Apply 31-38 kPa (4½-5½ psi) air pressure to the piece of hose on the fuel tank vent pipe. Air bubbles appearing from the fuel tank indicate a leak.
- Replace the fuel tank if it is leaking. Refer to Fuel Tank Replacement .
