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FUEL TANK INSPECTION [AJ]

BME011442110206

  Caution

  • Disconnecting/connecting the quick release connector without cleaning it may possibly cause damage to the fuel pipe and quick release connector. Always clean the quick release connector joint area before disconnecting/connecting using a cloth or soft brush, and make sure that it is free of foreign material.

  Note

  • This inspection is for two rollover valves integrated in the fuel tank. The evaporative gas check valve (two-way) is integrated with each rollover valve.

1. Remove the fuel tank with the fuel pump unit. (See FUEL TANK REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [AJ].)

2. Plug the fuel main pipe and fuel return pipe of the fuel pump unit.

3. Connect the vacuum pump to port A.

4. Level the fuel tank.

5. Apply pressure of +4.5 kpa {+34 mmHg, +1.3 inHg} to port A.

  (1) Plug port B and verify there is airflow from port C.
  (2) Plug port C and verify there is airflow from port B.

  • If there is no airflow, replace the fuel tank.
  • If there is airflow, turn the fuel tank upside-down and proceed to the next step.

6. Turn the fuel tank upside-down and apply pressure of +4.5 kpa {+34 mmHg, +1.3 inHg} to port A.

  (1) Plug port C and verify there is no airflow from port B.

  • If there is airflow, replace the fuel tank.

  (2) Plug port B and verify there is airflow from port C.

  • If there is no airflow, replace the fuel tank.