Fuel System - Fuel Tank Ground Strap Installation
20 07 02Feb. 27, 2007
2001950
Supersedes Technical Bulletin Group 20 number 00-02 dated March 15, 2000 due to inclusion into ElsaWeb and Metadata.
Affected Vehicles
Condition
Replacement Fuel Tanks, Installing Grounding Strap
Technical Background
All replacement fuel tanks do not come with grounding strap (wire) installed.
Production Solution
No production change required.
Service
Tip:
The grounding strap must be installed into all replacement fuel tanks.
Install grounding strap, see Required Parts and Tools, into replacement fuel tank as follows:
- Remove fuel filler cap - note cautions written on cap.
- Bend up tab on inside of fuel filler pipe as shown -arrow-.
Tip:
Illustration shows grounding strap already installed.
- Insert end -A- of ground strap through slot in tab up to bend -B- at other end of strap.
- Bend down tab on inside of fuel filler pipe. This will secure strap to end of tab.
- Reinstall fuel filler cap.
Warranty
Information only.
Required Parts and Tools
Tip:
Part number(s) are for reference only. Always see ETKA for the latest part(s) information.