Fuel Tank
| ITEM | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|
| 1 | Fuel filler pipe connection |
| 2 | Fuel tank breather pipe connection |
| 3 | Roll over valve |
| 4 | Passive fuel level sensor - 'B' |
| 5 | Suction port filter |
| 6 | Active fuel level sensor - 'A' |
The fuel tank is manufactured using six-layer co-extruded blow-molding technology providing both high mechanical strength and complete emissions integrity. The fuel tank is mounted under the rear seat floorpan, forward of the rear suspension.
The fuel tank has a storage capacity of 89 liters (23.51 gallons) (usable).
The fuel tank contains a fuel pump module which collects fuel from both sides of the tank. The fuel pump provides sufficient fuel is available in the swirl pot to supply the engine's fuel demands. The rapid flow of fuel through the venturi nozzle creates a depression. This draws the fuel back across the saddle into the pump side of the tank and fills the fuel pump module swirl pot.
The Low Pressure (LP) fuel pump supplies fuel to the High Pressure (HP) fuel pump mounted on the engine.
An internal bracket allows for the attachment of the left fuel pick-up and the fuel level sensor.
The internal breather hose is connected to a stub port passing through the fuel pump module. A combined fuel vapor and breather external hose connect to this port. A pipe connection splits the combined hose to independently connect pipes to the fuel filler neck and the evaporative emissions canister. This enables the fuel tank to be filled and controls the fuel cut off during filling.
Fuel level inside the tank is monitored by two fuel level sensors.
Roll Over Valve
The three roll over valves allow fuel vapor to escape to prevent tank pressurization in normal vehicle operating modes. The valves are designed to close to prevent fuel leakage through the vents in the event of a vehicle roll over. The fuel vapor is routed to the evaporative emissions canister where it is stored before being purged at intervals to the engine's intake manifold.
Fuel Limit Vent Valve
The Fuel Limit Vent Valve (FLVV) allows the fuel tank to be filled to its maximum. The air within the fuel tank expelling through an internal breather hose which is connected to a stub port, passing through the fuel tank casing. A combined fuel vapor and breather external hose connect to this port. A pipe connection splits the combined hose to independently connect pipes to the fuel filler neck and the evaporative emissions canister. For additional information, refer to: EVAPORATIVE EMISSIONS .