Fuel Delivery and Air Induction: Service and Repair

REMOVAL PROCEDURE

TOOLS REQUIRED
J 34730 Fuel Pressure Gauge

IMPORTANT: Only use oil free compressed air to blow out fuel pipes. If the in-line fuel filter is plugged, the fuel tank should be inspected internally and cleaned if necessary.




1. Relieve the fuel system fuel pressure. Refer to Fuel Pressure Relief Procedure. Service and Repair
2. Drain the fuel tank (5). Refer to Fuel Tank Draining Procedure. Procedures
3. Remove the fuel tank.

IMPORTANT: When ever the fuel tank is cleaned, the fuel pump fuel strainer must be inspected. If the fuel pump fuel strainer is contaminated, the fuel pump fuel strainer must be replaced and the fuel pump must be inspected. The fuel pump inlet for dirt and debris. If dirt and debris are found, the fuel pump should be replaced.




4. Remove the fuel sender assembly.

IMPORTANT: When flushing the fuel tank, the fuel and water mixture needs to be treated as a hazardous material. The material needs to be handled in accordance with all local, state, and federal regulations.




5. Flush the fuel tank with hot water.
6. Pour the water out of the fuel sender assembly opening in the fuel tank. Rock the fuel tank in order to be sure that the removal of the water from the fuel tank is complete.
7. Flush the fuel tank with hot water. Allow the tank to dry.
8. Pour the water out of the fuel sender assembly opening in the fuel tank. Rock the fuel tank in order to be sure that the removal of the water from the fuel tank is complete.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE




1. Reinstall the fuel sender assembly.




2. Reinstall the fuel tank.




3. Add fuel to the fuel tank.
4. Reinstall the fuel tank filler pipe cap (1).

CAUTION: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in Service and Precautions.

5. Connect the negative battery cable.
6. Inspect for leaks.
6.1. Turn ON the ignition for 2 seconds.
6.2. Turn OFF the ignition for 10 seconds.
6.3. Turn ON the ignition.
6.4. Check for fuel leaks.
7. Install the rear seat cushion.




8. Install the fuel injector sight shield (1) to the engine.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service and Precautions.

9. Install the fuel injector sight shield nuts (2).

Tighten
Tighten the nuts to 3 N.m (27 lb in).