Important:
| • | Only use oil free compressed air to blow out the fuel pipes. |
| • | Inspect the fuel tank internally and clean the fuel tank if you
find a plugged fuel filter. |
| • | 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 laws and regulations. |
- Relieve the fuel system pressure. Refer to the Fuel Pressure Relief Procedure
- Drain the fuel tank. Refer to
Fuel Tank Draining
- Remove the fuel tank. Refer to Fuel Tank Replacement
- Remove the fuel sender assembly. Refer to Fuel Sender Assembly Replacement
- Inspect the fuel pump strainer. Replace a contaminated strainer
and inspect the fuel pump.
- Inspect the fuel pump inlet for dirt and debris. Replace the fuel
pump if you find dirt or debris in the fuel pump inlet.
- Flush the fuel tank with hot water.
- Pour the water out of the fuel sender assembly opening. Rock the
tank to be sure that removal of the water from the tank is complete.
- Install the fuel sender assembly. Refer to Fuel Sender Assembly Replacement
- Install the fuel tank. Refer to
Fuel Tank Draining
- Refill the fuel tank.
- Install the fuel filler cap.
- Connect the negative battery cable.
- Inspect for fuel leaks through the following steps:
| 14.1. | Turn the ignition switch to the ON position for two seconds. |
| 14.2. | Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position for ten seconds. |
| 14.3. | Turn the ignition switch to the ON position. |
| 14.4. | Check for fuel leaks. |
