350Z V6-3.5L (VQ35) (2003)
Technical Service Bulletin # 08-082
Date: 080822
Fuel System - Hard To Fill Fuel Tank/Nozzle Shuts Off
Classification: FE09-003
Reference: NTB08-082
Date: August 22, 2008
2003 - 2008 350Z; HARD TO FILL FUEL TANK
APPLIED VEHICLES:
2003 - 2008 350Z (Z33)
IF YOU CONFIRM
The fuel tank is difficult to fill more than 1/2,
NOTE:
Filling nozzle continues to click OFF when the fuel tank is more than 1/2 full.
ACTIONS
Install the Cut Bracket (cover) onto the Fill Limit Vent Valve (FLVV) inside the fuel tank (see Service Procedure).
NOTE:
All fuel must be removed from the tank for this procedure.
PARTS INFORMATION
CLAIMS INFORMATION
IMPORTANT:
The purpose of "ACTIONS" (above) is to give you a quick idea of the work you will be performing. You MUST closely follow the entire Service
Procedure as it contains information that is essential to successfully completing this repair.
Service Procedure
NOTE:
The procedure in this bulletin will require placing your entire arm into the fuel tank. The fuel tank must be empty for this procedure.
1. Remove the fuel pump from the fuel tank.
^ Refer to Section FL in the Service Manual for fuel pump removal information.
CAUTION:
The fuel tank is required to be less than 7/8 full before removing the fuel pump in order to prevent fuel spillage from the fuel pump opening.