Fuel Tank Flushing Procedure
Precautions: Precautions for Fuel System Service · General safety (00)
Use the following procedure for flushing fuel tank.
1)After removing fuel tank, remove all hoses, pipes and fuel pump assembly from fuel tank.
2)Drain all remaining fuel from tank.
3)Place fuel tank in flushing area.
4)Fill tank with warm water or tap water, and agitate vigorously and drain out water. Repeat this operation until inside of tank is clean.
5)Completely empty tank of remaining water.
6)Dry fuel tank assembly thoroughly in a place not exposed to direct sunlight.
WARNING:
WARNING:
This flushing procedure cannot remove all fuel vapors in the fuel tank completely, so using a flame or electric heater to dry the fuel tank will increase the risk of an explosion which may cause human injury.
Do not use a flame and/or electric heater to dry the fuel tank.