Removing the safety valve

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Fig 1: Locating Safety Valve On Fuel Tank

Courtesy of VOLVO CARS OF NORTH AMERICA.

NOTE:

Always clean around any connections that will be disconnected. This is to prevent contaminants from entering the system.

Remove:

the guard for the gas tank
the guide rail on the collar of the guard
the safety valve. Drain the tank. See Draining the gas tank .