FUEL TANK VENT VALVE UNDERCOATING MAY BLOCK

UNDERCOATING/FUEL TANK VENT VALVES

Vehicles Affected: 1982-88 "F" CARS -----------------

CAUTION

should be exercised when applying undercoating to these vehicles as they are equipped with underbody mounted fuel tank vent valves. Applying undercoating to the valve must be avoided as this may result in reduced fuel tank venting capacity and subsequent release of greater amounts of fuel vapor than normal upon removal of the fuel cap under some conditions.

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