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Fuel Tank: Testing and Inspection




FUEL TANK INSPECTION [LF, L3]

NOTE:
- The two rollover valves built into the fuel tank and check valves (two-way) built into the rollover valves are inspected in this inspection.

1. Follow "BEFORE SERVICE PRECAUTION" before performing any work operations to prevent fuel from spilling from the fuel system. Before Service Precaution

2. Disconnect the negative battery cable.

3. Remove the fuel tank. Service and Repair

4. Level the fuel tank.

5. Perform the following procedure to verify the fuel tank airtightness.
a. Plug the fuel pump unit pipe, ports B and C.
California emission regulation applicable model





Except for California emission regulation applicable model






b. Apply a pressure to port A and wait for a while.

c. Verify that there is no air leakage from the fuel tank.

- If there is no airflow, replace the fuel tank.

6. Apply a pressure to port A and wait for a while.
California emission regulation applicable model





Except for California emission regulation applicable model






7. With the pressure still applied, verify that there is airflow from port B and C.

- If there is no airflow from either port, replace the fuel tank.

8. Place the fuel tank upside down.

9. Apply a pressure to port A and wait for a while.
California emission regulation applicable model





Except for California emission regulation applicable model






10. With the pressure still applied, verify that there is no airflow from port B and C.

- If there is airflow from either port, replace the fuel tank.