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FUEL SYSTEM
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FUEL TANK PURGING PROCEDURE:
CAUTION
The purging may not remove all fuel vapors.
Therefore any repair on fuel tank using external
heat or flame may result in explosion causing
personal injury or damage. Wash the tank thor-
oughly before carrying any repair.
1. Remove fuel tank from the vehicle. (Refer pro-
cedure as mentioned for fuel tank removal).
2. Remove fuel module from fuel tank.
3. Shift the tank to flushing area.
4. Fill tank with warm water or normal tap water
and agitate rigorously and drain the water.
5. Repeat this procedure until inside of tank is
clean. Replace the fuel tank if it is rusty from
inside.
6. Completely flush out remaining water after
washing.
WARNING
Do not allow water to remain inside fuel tank after
washing. This will cause corrosion inside fuel
tank. Use shop cotton cloth for tank cleaning. Do
not use cotton waste.