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Removing and installing/replacing fuel tank
(US vehicles with N51 engines)

Important!

After installation of fuel tank/prior to first engine start-up:

Check ground connection at fuel filler neck to body for
continuity. If necessary, clean contact surface between
body and fuel filler pipe screw connection.

Fill fuel tank with min. 5 l fuel.

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Draw off fuel from fuel tank

Remove guide tube for handbrake cables

Remove left and right ram-air lips

Remove rear seat bench

Remove left and right underbody cover

Partially detach underbody panelling

Release screws (1) and remove cover (2) from left and right
sides of fuel tank.

Disconnect plug connection (1).

Unlock quick-release fastener and detach vent line (2).

RA  Removing and installing/replacing fuel tank (US vehicles with N51 engines)

BMW AG - TIS

23.02.2013  12:00

Issue status (12/2007) Valid only until next DVD is issued

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