What is the approved service for a plastic fuel tank that cannot be repaired on Saturn LS?

The fuel tank is made of plastic and cannot be repaired. There are no reliable procedures available to fix leaks or damage, so the only approved service is to replace the fuel tank. To remove sediment from the bottom of the tank, it should be steam-cleaned. Before cleaning, the fuel pump/level sending unit module and all EVAP system components should be removed. After cleaning, the tank should be allowed to air dry thoroughly before being put back into service.

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Saturn LS Tank Asm,Fuel
Part Number: 22661241
Product Specifications
- Other Name: TANK, Fuel; Fuel Tank
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2000 Saturn LS | LS, LS1, LS2, LW1, LW2 | 4 Cyl 2.2L, 6 Cyl 3.0L

Saturn LS Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank of Saturn LS contains the electric fuel pump and fuel gauge sender and holds fuel for the car. Fuel tank has baffles that minimize the motion of fuel so that it does not slosh around and has the Evaporative Emission Control System as an essential part of the construction and is built of metal or plastic. Many metal tanks are susceptible to corrosion and plastic tanks can split or crack under the effects of temperature fluctuations and vibration respectively. Formula car fuel tanks are not easily puncturable and they do not leak themselves on the occurrence of an accident. Optional high capacity fuel tanks which are made up of military polymer can also be availed for enhanced fuel efficiency. These tanks provide more layouts that cannot be offered by the steel tanks while are non-corrosive and non- cracking.

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Saturn LS Fuel Tank Parts Questions & Experts Answers

Tank Asm,Fuel
22661241
Q: What is the approved service for a plastic fuel tank that cannot be repaired on Saturn LS?
A:
The fuel tank is made of plastic and cannot be repaired. There are no reliable procedures available to fix leaks or damage, so the only approved service is to replace the fuel tank. To remove sediment from the bottom of the tank, it should be steam-cleaned. Before cleaning, the Fuel Pump/level sending unit module and all EVAP system components should be removed. After cleaning, the tank should be allowed to air dry thoroughly before being put back into service.