Fuel Tank: Description and Operation

PURPOSE/OPERATION
The fuel tank is of conventional steel construction, bolted directly to the vehicle chassis. It has provisions for fuel expansion and is fitted with inlets and an outlet for fuel supply, vapor recovery and fuel return and houses the fuel gauge sending unit and a high pressure electric fuel pump.

NOTE:
(1) The fuel tank is located under the floor of the rear seats to provide increased safety.
(2) A fuel cut-off valve has been adopted to prevent fuel from leaking out in the event of a collision.
(3) The fuel tank for AWD is made from a high density polyethylene (HOPE) material and blow-formed into an integral tank.