Fuel Reservoir: Service and Repair

To replace the Fuel Reservoir:

WARNING: Fuel will be expelled during this procedure. Place a large container under work area to catch spilling fuel, use a clean rag to soak up any spilled fuel around container. Do not disconnect any wires that could cause electrical sparks. Do not smoke or work near heaters or other fire hazards. Keep a fire extinguisher handy.

Fuel Delivery Components:

1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.

CAUTION: Absolute cleanliness is essential when working with fuel circuit components of Digifant II. Even a minute particle of dirt can cause major trouble if it reaches the fuel distributor or fuel injectors. Before disconnecting any of the fuel line connections, throughly clean the unions. Always use clean tools.

Fuel Pump Electrical Testing:

2. Working beneath the car, disconnect the two electrical connectors from the fuel pump.

Fuel Pump And Filter Mount:

3. Remove the four mounting bracket bolts and lower the the bracket with fuel pump and reservoir attached.
4. Temporarily pinch shut the fuel supply hose from the transfer pump. Ready container to catch spilling fuel.
5. Label and remove the fuel hoses from the fuel reservoir.
6. Remove reservoir from its mounting bracket.

Fuel Reservoir Hose Connections:

7. Install new reservoir in mounting bracket and connect fuel hoses. Install and tighten new hose clamps.
8. Install the four mounting bracket bolts into the fuel pump mounting bracket and connect electrical connectors to fuel pump.
9. Reinstall the negative (-) battery terminal.
10. START the car and check for leaks, repair any leaks immediately.