Removal Procedure
Tools Required
• | J 39765
Fuel
Sender Lock Nut Wrench |
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.
- Relieve the fuel system
fuel pressure. Refer to the
Fuel Pressure Relief
.
- 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
.
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.
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 laws and regulations.
- Inspect the fuel pump inlet for dirt and debris. If dirt and debris
are found, the fuel pump should be replaced.
- Flush the fuel tank with
hot water.
- 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
- Install the fuel sender
assembly. Refer to
Fuel Sender Assembly Replacement
.
- Install the fuel tank. Refer to
Fuel Tank Replacement
.
- Add fuel and install the fuel tank filler pipe cap.
- Install the negative battery cable. Refer to
Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection
in Engine Electrical.
- Inspect for leaks.
5.1. | Turn the ignition ON for 2 seconds. |
5.2. | Turn the ignition OFF for 10 seconds. |
5.3. | Turn the ignition ON. |
5.4. | Check for fuel leaks. |
- Install the fuel injector sight shield. Refer to
Fuel Injector Sight Shield Replacement
in Engine Mechanical.