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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2001SUBURBAN C1500REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 15 (ENGINE CONTROLS - 6.5L - TROUBLESHOOTING)FUEL TANK LEAK TESTLEAK CHECK PROCEDURE
2001 Chevrolet Suburban C1500

Leak Check Procedure

2001 Chevrolet Suburban C1500SECTION Leak Check Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2001 GMC C3500 HD and 2001 Chevrolet C3500 HD. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
CAUTION: Place a dry chemical (Class B) fire extinguisher near the area before performing a Fuel Tank Leak Check. Before removing the fuel tank for a suspected leak, make sure that the fuel pipes or the tubes are not leaking onto the tank. Once removed, make sure that the fuel is not leaking around the fuel sender O-ring. Failure to follow these precautions may result in personal injury.

This check requires the fuel sender and the O-ring to be installed.

    CAUTION: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in Cautions and Notices.
  1. Disconnect the battery cables.
  2. Drain the fuel tank. Refer to Fuel Tank Draining Procedure .
  3. Remove the fuel tank. Refer to Fuel Tank Replacement (Extended Cab Side Tank) or Fuel Tank Replacement (Cab and Chassis Rear Tank) or Fuel Tank Replacement (Cab and Chassis Side Tank) .
  4. Cap the fuel feed tube and the fuel return tube on the fuel sender.
  5. Connect a piece of hose to the filler tube nipple and plug the opposite end.
  6. Submerge the tank in water or apply a soap solution to the outside of the tank.
  7. Apply 35 kPa (5 psi) of air pressure to the vent hose of the fuel tank (a leak will show up as bubbles).
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