Ground Wire On Filler Neck From Fuel Tank, Checking

Special tools and workshop equipment required 

• Ohmmeter, for example Analog/Digital Multimeter:FLU83III 
  Fig 1: Analog/Digital Multimeter FLU83III

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-- Check the ground cable for traces of oxidation on the connectors. Remove any oxidation if necessary.

Fig 2: Identifying Spacer Bushing

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-- Check the installation position of the ground connection.

• The connector -2- must be securely attached to the metal ring -3-.
• The contact surface -1- must be engaged in the fuel tank -4- and secured with the spacer -5-.

-- Check the connection of the metal ring -3- at the fuel filler neck to the spacer bushing bolt -5-, using an ohmmeter.

• Specified value: smaller than 10 Ohm.