Mitsubishi Outlander (2003+). Manual — part 115

13B-1

GROUP 13B

FUEL SUPPLY

CONTENTS

GENERAL INFORMATION . . . . . . . .

13B

SEALANT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

13B

ON-VEHICLE SERVICE. . . . . . . . . . .

13B

FUEL PUMP OPERATION CHECK . . . . . .

13B

FUEL GAUGE UNIT CHECK . . . . . . . . . . .

13B

FUEL PUMP ASSEMBLY <2WD>, FUEL TANK
PUMP AND GAUGE ASSEMBLY <4WD>
REPLACEMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

13B

FUEL GAUGE UNIT REPLACEMENT . . . .

13B

FUEL TANK GAUGE UNIT REPLACEMENT
<2WD> . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

13B

FUEL TANK GAUGE UNIT REPLACEMENT
<4WD> . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

13B

FUEL TANK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

13B

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

. . . . . . . .

13B

FUEL PUMP ASSEMBLY <2WD>, FUEL
TANK PUMP AND GAUGE ASSEMBLY
<4WD> DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLY

13B

FUEL TANK GAUGE UNIT DISASSEMBLY
AND REASSEMBLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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GENERAL INFORMATION

FUEL SUPPLY

13B-2

GENERAL INFORMATION

M1135000100350

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The fuel tank is located under the floor of the rear
seats to provide increased protection and a more
luggage space.

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A fuel tank safety valve assembly has been
adopted to prevent fuel from leaking out in case
of a collision.

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A fuel pump assembly <2WD>, fuel pump and
gauge assembly <4WD> including fuel pump, fuel
filter, reservoir and fuel gauge unit, has been
adopted to lighten weight and improve servicea-
bility.

SEALANT

M1135005200017

ON-VEHICLE SERVICE

FUEL PUMP OPERATION CHECK

M1135001000118

Refer to GROUP 13A

-

On-vehicle Service, Fuel

Pump Operation Check

3

13A

.

FUEL GAUGE UNIT CHECK

M1135003100296

Refer to GROUP 54A

-

Combination Meter, On-vehi-

cle Service, Fuel Gauge Unit Check

3

54A

<2WD>,

3

54A

<4WD>.

FUEL PUMP ASSEMBLY <2WD>, FUEL
TANK PUMP AND GAUGE ASSEMBLY
<4WD> REPLACEMENT

M1135004900240

1. Remove the rear seat cushion assembly (Refer to

GROUP 52A

-

Rear seat assembly

3

52A

).

2. Remove the service hole cover mounting screws

and remove the service hole cover.

3. Disconnect the fuel pump assembly <2WD> or

fuel tank pump and gauge assembly <4WD>
connector, fuel return hose, fuel high-pressure
hose and fuel suction tube <4WD>.

Item

Specified sealant

Service hole cover and floor pan <2WD>

3M

É

8513 Grommets windshield sealer (Black)

AC102784

Service hole cover

AB

AC102778AB

Fuel suction
tube <4WD>

Fuel high-pressure
hose

Fuel pump assembly <2WD>
or fuel tank pump and gauge assembly <4WD>
connector

Fuel return hose

ON-VEHICLE SERVICE

FUEL SUPPLY

13B-3

CAUTION

For 4WD: Pay attention not to damage the float
when removing and installing fuel tank pump and
gauge assembly through the service hole.

4. Remove the mounting nuts and fuel pump bracket

plate, and remove the fuel pump assembly
<2WD>, fuel tank pump and gauge assembly
<4WD> from the service hole.

5. Install the fuel pump assembly <2WD>, fuel tank

pump and gauge assembly <4WD> to the fuel
tank through the service hole.

6. Install the fuel pump bracket plate to the fuel tank

and tighten the mounting nuts to the specified
torque.

Tightening torque: 2.5

–

0.4 N

¼

m

CAUTION

After connecting the fuel high-pressure hose or
fuel pump suction tube <4WD>, slightly pull it to
ensure that it is installed securely. Also confirm
that there is a play approximately 3 mm.

7. Connect the fuel pump assembly <2WD> or fuel

tank pump and gauge assembly <4WD>
connector, fuel return hose, fuel high-pressure
hose and fuel suction tube <4WD>.

AC107193

Fuel tank pump and
gauge assembly

Float

Service hole

AC

AC107194AC

2.5 ± 0.4 N·m

Fuel pump braket plate

AC300047

3 mm

AC

Fuel high-pressure hose or
fuel pump suction tube <4WD>

Corresponding side

Quick connector

AC102778AB

Fuel suction
tube <4WD>

Fuel high-pressure
hose

Fuel pump assembly <2WD>
or fuel tank pump and gauge assembly <4WD>
connector

Fuel return hose

AC102784

Service hole cover

AB

ON-VEHICLE SERVICE

FUEL SUPPLY

13B-4

8. Tighten the service hole cover mounting screws

and install the service hole cover.

9. Install the rear seat cushion assembly. (Refer to

GROUP 52A

-

Rear seat assembly

3

52A

).

FUEL GAUGE UNIT REPLACEMENT

FUEL TANK GAUGE UNIT
REPLACEMENT <2WD>

M1135001400279

1. Remove the rear seat cushion assembly (Refer to

GROUP 52A

-

Rear Seat Assembly

3

52A

).

2. Pry off the service hole cover using a flat-tipped

screwdriver, etc.

3. Disconnect the fuel tank gauge unit harness

connector.

CAUTION

Pay attention not to damage the gauge unit and
the float of the fuel tank gauge unit when with-
drawing it from the service hole.

4. Remove the fuel tank gauge unit mounting nuts

and remove the fuel tank gauge unit from service
hole.

CAUTION

Pay attention not to damage the gauge unit and
the float of the fuel tank gauge unit when insert-
ing it from the service hole.

5. Install the fuel tank gauge unit to the fuel tank

through the service hole, and tighten the mounting
nuts to the specified torque.

Tightening torque: 2.5

–

0.4 N

¼

m

AC107600AC

Service hole cover

Flat-tipped screwdriver

AC107601AC

Fuel tank gauge unit

Fuel tank gauge unit
harness connector

AC107188AD

Service hole

Gauge unit

Fuel tank gauge unit

AC107188AE

Service hole

Gauge unit

Fuel tank gauge unit

AC107602 AC

2.5 ± 0.4 N·m