Fuel Tank Purging

CAUTION: Gasoline mixed with water and water mixed with emulsifying agent needs to be treated as a hazardous material. The material needs to be handled in accordance with all applicable local, state and federal laws and regulations.

REMOVE OR DISCONNECT:
1. Fuel tank for vehicle.
2. Fuel gauge sending and pump unit.
3. Remove all remaining fuel in fuel tank.

Inspect
Fuel tank for any remaining fuel.

INSTALL OR CONNECT
1. Tap water into the tank,
- Move the tank to the flushing area (wash rack).
- Agitate the water vigorously, and then, drain it.
2. Introduce a gasoline emulsifying agent.
- Use an available emulsifying agent.
3. Add water to the fuel tank.
- Refer to the emulsifying agent specifications for the mix ratio.
- Agitate the mixture for ten minutes.
- Drain the tank completely.
- Fill the tank with water, until it over flows.
- Completely flush out any remaining mixture.
- Drain the fuel tank.
- Use an explosion meter (if available) to check the tank for a negative reading.
- Perform the required service work.
4. Repair the fuel tank.
5. Fuel gauge sending and pump unit.
6. Fuel tank back into vehicle.
7. Check for leaks.