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HOMESERVICE MANUALSSUZUKI2005SWIFT +REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISENGINE PERFORMANCESYSTEMENGINE CONTROLS - 1.6L (L91) - INTRODUCTIONREPAIR INSTRUCTIONSFUEL SYSTEM CLEANING
2005 Suzuki Swift +
Fuel System Cleaning
2005 Suzuki Swift +SECTION Fuel System Cleaning
- Remove the fuel tank. Refer to Fuel Tank Replacement .
- Remove the fuel sender assembly. Refer to Fuel Sender Assembly Replacement .
- Inspect the fuel sender strainer. Replace the fuel sender assembly if the fuel strainer is contaminated.
- Flush the fuel tank with hot water.
- Pour the water out of the fuel sender assembly opening in the fuel tank. Rock the fuel tank in order to be sure that the removal of the water from the fuel tank is complete.
- Allow the tank to dry completely before reassembly.
- Disconnect the fuel pipes at the engine compartment fuel pipes.
- Clean the fuel pipes by applying air pressure in the opposite direction of the fuel flow.
- Connect the fuel pipes to the engine compartment fuel pipes.
- Replace the fuel filter. The fuel filter is located within the fuel sender assembly.
- Install the fuel sender assembly. Refer to Fuel Sender Assembly Replacement .
- Install the fuel tank. Refer to Fuel Tank Replacement .
IMPORTANT:
When flushing the fuel tank, handle the fuel and water mixture as a hazardous material. Handle the fuel and water in accordance with all applicable local, state, and federal laws and regulations.
IMPORTANT:
Only use oil free compressed air to blow out the fuel pipes.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.