1. A. Vehicles originally equipped with a catalytic converter were also equipped with a fuel filler inlet restrictor to prevent the entry of a leaded fuel pump nozzle.

2. B. Some later model light-duty trucks were not equipped with a catalytic converter but were equipped with a fuel filler inlet restrictor. The fuel filler inlet restrictor is required on these vehicles.

   Procedures:	Reject Vehicle If:
   (1) Inspect for presence of fuel filler inlet restrictor.	(1) Fuel filler inlet restrictor is required and is missing.
   (2) Inspect for condition of fuel filler inlet restrictor.	(2) Inside diameter of fuel filler inlet restrictor is larger than 0.950 inch.

Authority: Transportation Article, §§12-104(b) and 23-104, Annotated Code of Maryland

Effective date: April 1, 1991 (18:6 Md. R. 686)