72871 - U01 SMELL OF FUEL FROM BOOT

When the vehicle is moving there is a smell of fuel, especially after refilling, coming from the rear area.

STEP	OPERATIONS TO BE CARRIED OUT	TEST RESULTS
0	PRELIMINARY CHECKS	ALL OK	PROBLEMS ENCOUNTERED	ACTION
	Check initially for leaks from or damage to the fuel tank/pipes	Move on to Step	Leaks from the fuel tank and/or pipes	Repair and, if necessary, replace the fuel tank and/or pipes
1	TANK BREATHER CHECK	ALL OK	PROBLEMS ENCOUNTERED	ACTION
	Check the operation of the tank breather	Move on to Step	Tank cap faulty	Replace the cap
2	TANK FILLER CHECK	ALL OK	PROBLEMS ENCOUNTERED	ACTION
	Check the tank filler, in particular: Seal of the filler housing in the wing; Condition of the filler; Cap seal.	Move on to Step	1. Filler faulty	1. Repair the filler
			2. Cap faulty	2. Repair or replace the cap
3	PUMP COVER CHECK	ALL OK	PROBLEMS ENCOUNTERED	ACTION
	Check the seal of the pump cover/fuel gauge	Move on to Step	Seal worn, cover damaged	Replace the seal or the cover
4	BOOT SEAL CHECK	ALL OK	PROBLEMS ENCOUNTERED	ACTION
	Check that the boot seal is in order	Move on to Step	Boot seal faulty	Repair the boot seal
5	UNDERBODY CHECK	ALL OK	PROBLEMS ENCOUNTERED	ACTION
	Check that the underbody plugs are fitted	Move on to Step	No underbody plugs	Restore the missing plugs
6	CHECK ON CORRECT OPERATION	ALL OK	PROBLEMS ENCOUNTERED	ACTION
	Check that the fault is no longer present