3315476 - Introduction - FUEL TANK AND PIPES (Automatic transmission)

The fuel system is the "returnless" type, i.e. with only one connecting pipe between the fuel tank and engine.

This makes it possible:

• to minimize the possibility of the vehicle catching fire in the event of an accident
• to reduce fuel vapour emissions into the atmosphere.

The fuel tank, located in front of the rear axle, is of a plastic material with high mechanical strength.

The fuel pump is enclosed in a cage which also contains:

• fuel pressure regulator
• fuel gauge sender unit
• fuel filter.

The system comprises an inertial switch which cuts off the supply from the fuel pump in the event of a crash.

FUEL SUPPLY SYSTEM

- 1, Fuel tank 2, Immersed pump unit complete with fuel gauge sender unit 3, Fuel filler pipe 4, Fuel manifold pipe 5, Fuel injectors ( See subassembly 1056 PETROL INJECTION SYSTEM )