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Important!

Do not damage gasket.

Release nuts (1) and fold back metal cover.

Important!

Fuel line is pressurised.

Catch escaping fuel in a suitable container.

Disconnect plug connection.

Release and disconnect feed line (1).

M57TU:

Release and disconnect feed and return lines.

Important!

Fuel gauge must roughly indicate zero before the left tank
opening is opened.

If the suction jet pump is faulty, the fuel level in the left tank
half may be above the service opening!

Large quantities of fuel may emerge on opening!

In this event, keep left tank half closed and feed extraction
hose through right service opening to left tank half.

RA  Removing and installing/replacing fuel gauge sensor (complete left sensor unit)

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

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