Fuel Tank: Service and Repair
REMOVAL / INSTALLATIONWARNING:
^ Fuel vapor is hazardous. It can very easily ignite, causing serious injury and damage. Always keep sparks and flames away from fuel.
^ Fuel line spills and leaks are dangerous. Fuel can ignite and cause serious Injuries or death and damage. Fuel can also irritate skin and eyes. To prevent this, always complete the "Fuel Line Safety Procedures".
^ Repairing a fuel tank that has not been properly steam cleaned can be dangerous. Explosion or fire may cause death or serious injury. Always properly steam clean a fuel tank before repairing it.
1. Siphon the fuel from the fuel tank. (Refer to Removal note)
2. Remove in the order shown in the figure.
3. Inspect all parts and repair or replace as necessary.
4. Install in the reverse order of removal, referring to Installation note.
1. Presilencer
2. Insulator
3. Connector
4. Fuel hoses
5. Evaporative hoses
6. Fuel tank strap
7. Fuel tank
REMOVAL NOTE
1. Remove the filler cap and insert a hose into the fuel tank through the filler pipe.
2. Start the pump and pump the fuel into a container.
NOTE: For easier work, prepare a hose of the following size.
Outer diameter: 13 mm (0.51 in)
Length: 2160 mm (85.0 in)
INSTALLATION NOTE
1. Push the ends of the main fuel hose, fuel return hose, and evaporative hoses onto the fuel tank fittings at least 25 mm (1.0 in).
2. Push the fuel filler hoses onto the fuel tank pipes and filler pipes at least 35 mm (1.4 in).