Fuel System - Fuel Neutralization Procedure

Group: 20

Number: 06-03

Date: Feb. 17, 2006

Subject:
Fuel Tanks Removed from Vehicles, Neutralizing Fuel

Model(s):
ALL --> 2007

Supersedes T.B. Group 20 number 06-01 dated Feb. 3, 2006 due to warranty part number and quantity update.

Service

This Technical Bulletin applies to fuel tank replacement, whether covered under warranty or carried out at the customer's expense.

Once a fuel tank has been replaced in a vehicle, the old tank must be flushed to properly neutralize the remaining gasoline or diesel fuel.

This procedure pertains to any fuel tank, whether being returned to the Warranty Test Center or being disposed of by other means.

WARNING
The fuel tank must be neutralized before shipment or disposal.

To obtain the emulsifier, order Qty. 1 of Part No. D 200 201L (1 Liter). This Liter can be used to neutralize two (2) fuel tanks.

Note:
Part numbers listed in this bulletin are for reference only. Always check with your Parts Dept. for the latest parts information.

Flushing / Neutralizing

^ Fuel tank removed

- Pour .5 Liter of emulsifier into tank.

- Add 4 Liters water, then cap off all openings.

- Agitate tank for at least 30 seconds, turning tank assembly in all directions to allow emulsifier to reach all areas inside the tank.

- After agitation, drain neutralized mixture into special container labeled "Waste Material - Hazardous" and dispose of properly in accordance with local, state and Federal EPA regulations.

For warranty repairs, add .5 Liter of the emulsifier to the warranty claim, using Qty. .5 of Part No. D 200 201L.

Note:
Part numbers listed in this bulletin are for reference only. Always check with your Parts Dept. for the latest parts information.

If a fuel tank is requested to be shipped to the Warranty Test Center:

^ Ship only after tank has been neutralized with the emulsifier!

^ DO NOT ship fuel tank by air.