Fuel Tank: Testing and Inspection

NOTICE: This check requires a fuel sender assembly and an O-ring to be installed in the fuel tank.




1. Relieve the fuel system pressure. Refer to Fuel Pressure Release Procedure.

Description:

2. Drain the fuel tank (1). Refer to Fuel Tank / Service and Repair / Fuel Tank Draining.

Fuel Tank Assembly:

3. Remove the fuel tank (2). Refer to Fuel Tank / Service and Repair.

Fuel Tank:

4. Plug the fuel tank filler pipe opening.

5. Connect a piece of hose to the fuel tank [1][2]EVAP pipe.

6. Submerge the fuel tank in water or apply a soap solution to the outside of the fuel tank.

IMPORTANT: Air bubbles appearing from the fuel tank indicate a leak. Replace the fuel tank if it is leaking, Fuel Tank Replacement.

7. Apply 7 to 10 kPa (1 to 1.5 psi) air pressure to the piece of hose on the fuel tank [1][2]EVAP pipe.

8. Cap the fuel feed pipe, the fuel return pipe, and the [1][2]EVAP pipe on the fuel sender assembly.