Fuel System - Fuel Spit Back When Refueling (Warr Ext)
NUMBER: 14-001-13GROUP: Fuel System
DATE: January 30, 2013
SUBJECT:
Fuel Spit Back During Refueling (X47 Lifetime Warranty Extension)
OVERVIEW:
This bulletin involves replacing the fuel tube at the fuel tank. This new fuel tube has a check valve.
MODELS:
2007 - 2008 (JK) Wrangler
NOTE:
This Extended Warranty Bulletin applies to vehicles equipped with a 3.8L engine (sales code EGT) built before March 1, 2007 (MDH0301XX) and after March 31, 2008 (MDH 0331XX).
SYMPTOM/CONDITION:
Some customers may experience a fuel spit back condition during a refueling event.
DIAGNOSIS:
If the customer experiences the symptom/condition, proceed to the repair procedure.
PARTS REQUIRED:
REPAIR PROCEDURE:
1. Open Hood.
2. Disconnect and isolate negative battery cable.
3. Remove fuel cap.
4. Hoist vehicle.
5. Cut the tie straps holding the recovery line to the fuel tube.
6. Remove the fuel tube and discard (Fig. 1).
7. Install the fuel tube (CNNNX321AC) and torque clamps to 3 Nm (30 in. lbs).
8. Tie strap (p/n 06016076) recovery line to fuel tube in two places (Fig. 1).
POLICY:
Reimbursable within the provisions of the warranty.
NOTE:
Vehicles included in this Service Bulletin have a lifetime coverage warranty for this repair. See Warranty Bulletins; U.S. D-13-08, Canada SAB-2013-04 or International ID-13-02 for details associated with the extended warranty.
TIME ALLOWANCE:
FAILURE CODE:
Disclaimer:
This bulletin is supplied as technical information only and is not an authorization for repair.