194001695 - 1040OA FUEL SUPPLY CIRCUIT CHECK

The fuel system is highly sensitive. The work must be carried out with the greatest cleanliness and care. Any air in the system could damage the high pressure fuel pump. The vehicle must therefore never be driven with the fuel tank empty.

	CHECK TO BE PERFORMED	RESOLUTION IF THE CHECK IS NOT OK
1	Check that the tank contains the correct type of fuel	Remove the contents and wash the tank
2	The fuel reserve must be greater than 5 litres	Make sure there is at least 5 litres of fuel
3	Check for leaks in the fuel circuit.Check the hoses and pipes connected to identify any obstructions, damage etc.Check for breaks/scratches on the fuel supply or injection pipes.Check the fuel pipe fittings (quick-fit).Check that the oil pipes are not leaking.Check the condition of the three-way fastening elements.Check the fittings and seals are correctly fitted (use only Fiat Auto approved sealants).Check for blockages, leaks, air or water in the fuel system.	Repair or, if necessary, replace the faulty components    Op. 1040 FUEL TANK AND PIPES
4	Check the tightening torques for the capscrews:	Restore component tightness to the correct values
5	Check the fuel filter	Restore the fuel filter to correct working order or replace if necessary    Op. 1044B20 FUEL FILTER FILTERING ELEMENT - REPLACE