Fuel tank draining

FUEL TANK DRAINING

Service repair no - 19.55.02

WARNING: Before removing the fuel tank from the vehicle it must be drained.

WARNING: Petrol/gasoline vapour is highly flammable and in confined spaces is also explosive and toxic. Always have a fire extinguisher containing FOAM, CO2, GAS or POWDER close at hand when handling or draining fuel. See GENERAL INFORMATION, Fuel handling precautions.

Drain

1. Remove fuel tank filler cap and allow fuel tank to vent in an open space before commencing work.
2. Disconnect battery earth lead.
3. Using a bowser, drain fuel from the tank into a sealed container. Follow the manufacturers instructions for the connection and safe use of the bowser.
4. Continue draining until air bubbles appear and fuel ceases to flow.
5. Disconnect bowser from fuel tank.
6. Connect battery earth lead.

INERTIA FUEL SHUT-OFF (IFS) SWITCH

Service repair no - 19.22.09

Remove

1. Disconnect multiplug from IFS switch.
2. Remove 2 screws securing IFS switch to mounting bracket.
3. Remove IFS switch.

Refit

1. Align IFS switch to mounting bracket.
2. Fit screws securing IFS switch to mounting bracket and tighten to 2 Nm.
3. Connect multiplug to IFS switch.
4. Press top of IFS switch to reset.