Fuel Delivery: Notes
The fuel delivery system consists of:
- The fuel pump module containing the electric fuel pump, fuel gauge sending unit (fuel level sensor) and a separate fuel filter located at bottom of pump module.
- A separate combination fuel filter/fuel pressure regulator.
- Fuel tubes/lines/hoses.
- Quick-connect fittings.
- Fuel injector rail.
- Fuel injectors.
- Fuel tank.
- Fuel tank filler/vent tube assembly.
- Fuel tank filler tube cap.
- Accelerator pedal.
- Throttle cable.
The fuel tank assembly consists of: the fuel tank, fuel tank shield, fuel tank straps, fuel pump module assembly, fuel pump module locknut/gasket, and fuel tank check valve. A fuel filler/vent tube assembly using a pressure/vacuum, 1/4 turn fuel filler cap is used. The fuel filler tube contains a flap door located below the fuel fill cap. Also to be considered part of the fuel system is the evaporation control system. This is designed to reduce the emission of fuel vapors into, the atmosphere. The description and function of the Evaporative Control System is found in
EMISSION SYSTEMS & SUB-SYSTEMS
. Both fuel filters (at bottom of fuel pump module and within fuel pressure regulator) are designed for extended service. They do not require normal scheduled maintenance. Filters should only be replaced if a diagnostic procedure indicates to do so.