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Diagnosis and Testing > < 310-01A Fuel Tank and Lines|Specifications
Fuel Tank and Lines - Fuel Tank and Lines Focus 1999 (08/1998-12/2004)
Description and Operation

Fuel Tank

The fuel tank is of a plastic construction and is retained to the vehicle by means of two steel support straps. The fuel tank supports straps are hooked onto the underside of the vehicle chassis towards the rear of the fuel tank and bolted to the vehicle towards the front of the fuel tank.

Fuel tank ventilation is achieved by two fuel tank roll - over valves venting through a back pressure valve and into an evaporative emission canister which absorbs the fuel vapor. The fuel tank roll - over valve is installed into the top of the fuel tank and will prevent fuel loss from the fuel tank if the vehicle becomes inverted.

Fuel Filter

The fuel filter is of conventional construction being that of a paper element sealed within a steel canister. The fuel filter is located within a bracket at the leading edge of the fuel tank.

Fuel Tank Filler Pipe

The fuel tank filler pipe is of steel construction with rubber connections to the tank and is retained to the vehicle by means of one upper bolt and one lower bolt. The fuel tank filler pipe is fitted with an 1/8 turn filler cap, which seals the system.

Fuel Pump

The fuel pump is a turbine type pump which is located inside the fuel tank. The fuel pump features an integral fuel tank sender unit and is fixed to the fuel tank by means of a locking ring.

flexible Fuel Module - Flexible Fuel Vehicles

The flexible fuel module is located on the RH side, beneath the floor covering under the rear seat cushion.

Inertia Fuel Shutoff Switch

The inertia fuel shutoff switch cuts off the electrical supply to the fuel pump in the event of an accident and is located in the right hand footwell behind the cowl side trim panel.

Diagnosis and Testing > < 310-01A Fuel Tank and Lines|Specifications