SAFARI

FUELSYSTEM 2.2LDICOR

Fig. 17

Fig. 16

Inspection

After removing fuel tank, visually inspect fuel tank for

deterioration, leaks and damages.

Replace if necessary.

Note:

Any repair on fuel tank using external heat or flame

may result in personal injury or damage.

Fuel tank purging procedure

Remove the fuel tank from the vehicle. Refer the

procedure as mentioned above.

Remove fuel strainer and fuel level gauge from fuel

tank. (Fig. 16)

shift the tank to flushing area.

Fill tank with warm water or normal tap water,

agitate vigorously, and drain water.

Repeat the procedure until inside of tank is clean.

Replace the fuel tank if it is rusty from inside.

Completely flush out remaining water after

washing.

Warning:

Do not allow water to remain inside fuel tank after

washing. Thiswill cause corrosion inside fuel tank.

Assembly

Assemble fuel strainer with new ‘O’ ring and fuel

level gauge to fuel tank.

Connect suction line to fuel tank strainer and

tighten banjo bolt to specified torque (Fig. 17)

Connect return line to fuel tank by simply pushing

Q.C.

Install fuel filler hose/neck after fuel tank has been

mounted in place.

Fill the tank with fuel.

Visually inspect for the leakages.

Prime the fuel system (Refer the procedure already

explained):

Start engine and check for fuel leakage. Rectify if

necessary.

Check for smooth running of engine. If erratic

fuel supply is still felt, check for air suction in

fuel pipelines from fuel tank to HP pump and rectify.