Fuel Delivery and Air Induction: Service and Repair

Fuel System Cleaning

Caution: Refer to the Battery Disconnect Caution .
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (Service and Repair) .
2. Relieve the fuel system pressure. Refer to Fuel Pressure Relief (Without CH 48027) (Fuel Pressure Relief (Without CH 48027))Fuel Pressure Relief (With CH 48027) (Fuel Pressure Relief (With CH 48027)) .
3. Drain the fuel tanks. Refer to Fuel Tank Draining (Service and Repair) .
4. Remove the fuel tanks. Refer to Fuel Tank Replacement - Left Side (Service and Repair) and Fuel Tank Replacement - Right Side (Service and Repair) .
5. Remove the fuel tank modules. Refer to Fuel Tank Fuel Pump Module Replacement - Left Side (Service and Repair) and Fuel Tank Fuel Pump Module Replacement - Right Side (Service and Repair) .
6. Inspect the left fuel tank module. Replace a contaminated strainer for the left fuel tank module.
7. Inspect the left fuel tank module fuel pump and fuel pump inlet for debris. Replace the left fuel tank module assembly if you find debris in the fuel pump inlet.
8. Inspect the right fuel tank module strainer. Replace the right fuel tank module assembly if you find a contaminated strainer. The right fuel tank module strainer is not serviced separately.

Important: When flushing the fuel tanks, handle the fuel and water mixture as a hazardous material. Handle the fuel and water mixture in accordance with all applicable local, state, and federal laws and regulations.


9. Flush the fuel tanks with hot water.
10. Pour the water out of the fuel tank module assembly openings. Rock the tanks to be sure that removal of the water from the tanks is complete.
11. Install the fuel tank module assemblies to the fuel tanks. Refer to Fuel Tank Fuel Pump Module Replacement - Left Side (Service and Repair) and Fuel Tank Fuel Pump Module Replacement - Right Side (Service and Repair) .
12. Disconnect the fuel feed hose/pipe from the fuel rail. Refer to Metal Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service (Metal Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service) .
13. Use compressed air in order to apply air pressure to the fuel lines in the opposite direction from the normal fuel flow.
14. Remove the fuel injectors and fuel rail. Refer to Fuel Injector and Fuel Rail Replacement (Service and Repair) .
15. Clean and inspect the fuel injectors and fuel rail.
16. Install the fuel injectors and fuel rail. Refer to Fuel Injector and Fuel Rail Replacement (Service and Repair) .
17. Connect the fuel feed hose/pipe to the fuel rail. Refer to Metal Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service (Metal Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service) .
18. Install the fuel tanks. Refer to Fuel Tank Replacement - Left Side (Service and Repair) and Fuel Tank Replacement - Right Side (Service and Repair) .
19. Refill the fuel system.
20. Install the fuel filler cap.
21. Connect the negative battery cable.
22. Perform the following procedure in order to inspect for leaks:

1. Turn the ignition switch ON for 2 seconds.
2. Turn the ignition switch OFF for 10 seconds.
3. Turn the ignition switch ON.
4. Inspect for fuel leaks.

23. Program the transmitters. Refer to Transmitter Programming (N. America and Japan, except Canada) (Programming and Relearning)Transmitter Programming (Canada and Europe) (Programming and Relearning) .