Notice: Cap the fittings and plug the holes when servicing the fuel system in order to prevent dirt and other contaminants from entering the open pipes and passages.

Important: When flushing the fuel tank, the fuel and water mixture needs to be treated as a hazardous material. The material needs to be handled in accordance with all local, state, and federal laws and regulations.

Important: Whenever the fuel tank is cleaned, the fuel pump strainer must be inspected. If the fuel pump strainer is contaminated, the fuel pump strainer must be replaced and the fuel pump must be inspected.

Important: Always maintain cleanliness when servicing fuel system components.

1. Relieve the fuel system fuel pressure. Refer to Fuel Pressure Relief .
2. Drain the fuel tank. Refer to Fuel Tank Draining .
3. Remove the fuel tank. Refer to Fuel Tank Replacement .
4. Remove the fuel sender assembly. Refer to Fuel Sender Assembly Replacement .
5. Flush the fuel tank with hot water.
6. Inspect the fuel pump inlet for dirt and debris. If dirt and debris are found, the fuel pump needs to be replaced.
7. Pour the water out of the fuel sender assembly opening in the fuel tank. Rock the fuel tank in order to be sure that the removal of the water from the fuel tank is complete.
8. Install the fuel sender assembly. Refer to Fuel Sender Assembly Replacement .
9. Reinstall the fuel tank. Refer to Fuel Tank Replacement .
10. Add fuel and install the fuel filler cap.
11. Inspect for leaks.

11.1.

Turn the ignition switch on for 2 seconds.

11.2.

Turn the ignition switch off for 10 seconds.

11.3.

Turn the ignition switch on.

11.4.

Inspect for fuel leaks.