184000264 - INTRODUCTION - FUEL TANK AND PIPES

CONSTRUCTION FEATURES

The fuel system is the 'returnless' type, i.e. with only one connecting pipe between the fuel tank and engine, on account of which the return pipe, the filter and the pressure regulator have been dispensed with; the latter two components are incorporated in the pump assembly.

This permits the following:

• 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.

COMPOSITION

The fuel system consists of the components illustrated in the diagram.1, Fuel tank 2, Immersed pump assembly _ 3, Fuel filler pipe4, Fuel manifold5, Injectors (see 1056)