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

The fuel system is of 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 made from a plastic material with high mechanical strength.

The electric fuel pump is contained in the casing which also incorporates the:

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

The system is equipped with an inertia switch which, in the case of an impact to the vehicle, cuts off the supply from the electric fuel pump.

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 ) 6, Fuel manifold pipe (EURO 3 versions)