FREE REPAIR MANUALS & LABOR GUIDES 1982-2013 Vehicles
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Fuel Tank Cleaning

CAUTION: Polyethylene fuel tanks are not repairable including all portions of the fuel tank body and plastic fittings attached to it. There is no acceptable repair procedure that meets new fuel tank standards. Fuel tank replacement is the only acceptable service.

CAUTION: Take care not to let steam-cleaning tubing touch plastic as it will damage/distort the fuel tank. Do not direct steam jet at one spot on the plastic fuel tank for a prolonged period as it may damage/distort the fuel tank.

PROCEDURE
1. Plastic fuel tanks may be steam-cleaned using standard procedures. if required, steam clean fuel tank.
2. After cleaning, allow fuel tank to thoroughly air-dry.