Villager V6-181 3.0L SOHC VIN 1 EFI (1997)
Fuel Filler Neck: All Technical Service Bulletins
Fuel Filler - Fuel Odor In The Passenger Compartment
Article No.
97-26-16
12/22/97
FUEL - FUEL ODOR IN THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT
LIGHT TRUCK:
1994-98 VILLAGER
This TSB article is being republished in its entirety to revise the procedure and Figures 1 and 2.
ISSUE:
A fuel odor may be present inside the passenger compartment during refueling or while at a stop on some vehicles. This may be caused by missing sealer
between the fuel filler opening upper flange and the fuel filler base assembly.
ACTION:
Reseal the gaps in the fuel filler opening to reduce the possibility of a fuel odor in the passenger compartment. Refer to the following Service Procedure
for details.
SERVICE PROCEDURE
1.
Perform normal diagnostics such as inspecting the fuel system, the fuel tank, fuel lines, fuel injectors and hoses for signs of fuel leaking. Verify the
fuel filler cap is fully seated and tightened. If no problems are found, proceed to Step 2.
