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Fuel System - Fuel Tank Ground Strap Installation

20 07 02

Feb. 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.