Fuel Tank: Testing and Inspection

FUEL TANK INSPECTION [MZI-3.7]

NOTE:
- This inspection is for three rollover valves and fuel shut-off valve integrated in the fuel tank.

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. Removal and Replacement

3. To disconnect the fuel pump unit connector, remove the following parts:
a. Second-row seat (LH) Second-Row Seat Removal/Installation

b. Edge cover Service and Repair

c. Long slider cover Service and Repair

d. Rear heat duct No.3 Rear Heat Duct Component Removal/Installation

e. Disconnect the fuel pump unit connector.

4. Disconnect the quick release connector and the fuel pump unit connector. Quick Release Connector Removal/Installation

5. Disconnect the joint hose.

6. Disconnect the evaporative hose. Service and Repair

7. Remove the fuel tank with the fuel pump unit. Service and Repair

8. Perform the following procedure to verify the fuel tank airtightness.
a. Plug the fuel pump unit pipe and port B.
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b. Apply a pressure of 3 kPa {23 mmHg, 0.9 inHg} to port A and wait for a while.

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

- If there is airflow, replace the fuel tank.

9. Level the fuel tank.

10. Apply a pressure of 3 kPa {23 mmHg, 0.9 inHg} to port B and wait for a while.

11. With the pressure still applied, verify that there is airflow from port A and the pressure is 0-3 kPa {0-22 mmHg, 0-0.8 inHg}.

- If malfunction, replace the fuel tank.

12. Apply a pressure of -0.5 kPa {-3.8 mmHg, -0.1 inHg} to port B and wait for a while.

13. With the pressure still applied, verify that there is airflow from port A and the pressure is -0.5-0 kPa {-3.8-0 mmHg, -0.2-0 inHg}.

- If malfunction, replace the fuel tank.
- If there is airflow, place the fuel tank upside down.

14. Apply a pressure of 3 kPa {23 mmHg, 0.9 inHg} to port B and wait for a while.
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15. With the pressure still applied, verify that there is no airflow from port A.

- If there is airflow, replace the fuel tank.

16. Complete the "AFTER SERVICE PRECAUTION". After Service Precaution