Fuel Tank and Lines
FUEL TANK AND LINESWARNING:
- Do not smoke or carry lighted tobacco or open flame of any type when working on or near any fuel-related components. Highly flammable mixtures are always present and may be ignited. Failure to follow these instructions can result in personal injury.
- Do not carry personal electronic devices such as cell phones, pagers or audio equipment of any type when working on or near any fuel-related components. Highly flammable mixtures are always present and may be ignited. Failure to follow these instructions can result in personal injury.
The vehicle utilizes a returnless fuel system consisting of:
- a dual-container (saddle type) stamped steel fuel tank, each half equipped with a fuel level sensor.
- a fuel tank filler pipe which contains a restrictor plate to permit only unleaded fuel to be pumped into the fuel tank
- a fuel tank filler pipe assembly that cannot be modified in any way. The fuel tank filler pipe is serviced only by installing a new filler pipe assembly.
- a 1/4 turn fuel tank filler cap.
- an electronic returnless fuel system.
- a fuel filter that is mounted in front of the fuel tank on the left hand side of the vehicle providing filtration to protect the fuel injectors.
- fuel tubes (liquid and vapor) combined in a bundle along with the brake tubes mounted on the underside of the floorpan and covered with a protective cover shield.
- quick connect and spring lock fuel tube couplings.
The fuel pump module is controlled by the powertrain control module (PCM). Electrical power to the pump is provided through the inertia fuel shutoff (IFS) switch located in the passenger footwell area.