Fuel Tank and Lines - Overview: Overview
Fuel Tank and Lines
The fuel tank and lines consist of the following:
- single container fuel tank.
- lifetime in tank fuel filter (serviced as part of the fuel pump and sender unit).
- Easy Fuel™ (capless) fuel tank filler pipe assembly, which cannot be modified in any way and is serviced only by the installation of a new fuel tank filler pipe assembly.
- fuel tubes (liquid and vapor).
- Fuel Pump Control Module.
- fuel tank pressure sensor (part of the fuel vapor tube assembly).
- fuel pump and sender unit.
The vehicle:
- has a serviceable fuel level sender mounted on the fuel pump and sender unit.
- has a fuel tank filler pipe which contains a restrictor plate to permit only unleaded fuel to be pumped into the fuel tank.
- has an Easy Fuel™ (capless) fuel tank filler pipe assembly, which cannot be modified in any way.
- has a supplemental refueling adapter located in the glove compartment.
- has a lifetime in tank fuel filter serviced as part of the fuel pump and sender unit.
- has fuel tubes (liquid and vapor) mounted on the underside of the floorpan.
- has quick connect and spring lock fuel tube couplings.
- has a Fuel Pump Control Module that shuts off fuel in the event of a collision.
Fuel Pump Shut-off Feature
In the event of a moderate to severe collision, the vehicle is equipped with a fuel pump and sender unit shut-off feature that is initiated by the event notification signal.
The event notification signal is a signal provided by the RCM to the Fuel Pump Control Module. Signal communication between the RCM and the Fuel Pump Control Module allows the PCM to shut-off the Fuel Pump.
Should the vehicle shut off after a collision due to this feature, the vehicle may be restarted by first turning the ignition to the OFF position and then turn the ignition to the ON position. In some instances the vehicle may not start the first time and may take one additional ignition cycle.