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Disconnect lower fuel feed line at union nut (1).

Important!

Always grip hexagon head (2) when releasing and
retightening union nut (1).

Ensure that sealing faces are clean.

Installation:

Tightening torque 16 12 3AZ

.

Release hose clip (1) completely and remove clamping ring.

Installation:

Make sure that filler pipe with clamping ring is installed in
correct position.

Indentation (2) on clamping ring must line up with raised
section (3) of tank.

Pin (4) of filler pipe must line up with indentation on clamping
ring.

Hose clip (1) must always be replaced.

Tightening torque 16 11 3AZ

.

Installation:

Seal (1) must be replaced.

Attach new seal (1) during installation to filler pipe.

Heavily support the fuel tank.

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

BMW AG - TIS

04.02.2013  20:58

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

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