Fuel tank draining (Fuel delivery system)

FUEL TANK DRAINING

Service repair no - 19.55.02

WARNING: Before removing the fuel tank from the vehicle it must be drained. Use gloves or suitable protective barrier cream to protect the hands against contact with fuel.

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.

CAUTION: Due to the angle that suction tube enters fuel tank, a quantity of fuel may remain in the tank.

FUEL FILLER FLAP RELEASE CABLE

Service repair no - 19.55.30

Adjust

1. Remove knobs from fuel filler flap and tailgate release levers.
2. Raise screw cover, remove screw and lever bracket cover.
3. Disconnect fuel filler flap release outer cable from abutment bracket. To adjust, refit in one of the other 2 positions.

Refit

1. Fit cover to release lever bracket.
2. Fit screw and secure screw cover.
3. Fit tailgate and fuel filler flap release knobs.