Cooper Convertible (R57) L4-1.6L (N12) (2009)
Fuel Filler Hose: Service and Repair
Replacing Rubber Sleeve Between Fuel Filler Pipe and Fuel Tank
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Recycling
Fuel escapes when fuel lines are detached. Have a suitable collecting container ready.
Catch and dispose of escaping fuel.
Observe country-specific waste-disposal regulations.
Important!
After installation of fuel tank/prior to first engine start-up:
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Check electrical resistance between metal filler bowl and wheel hub.
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Measured value: approx. 0.65 W.
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Fuel tank must be filled with at least 5 liters of fuel.
Note:
Diesel engines:
The diesel additive is admixed when the battery is connected and fuel is being added. The fuel level sensor activates the metering pump.
Drawn-off diesel fuel must not be mixed with other diesel fuel.
If reusing the diesel fuel:
To prevent renewed admixing and thereby to ensure a correct mixture ratio, make sure when drawing off and filling that the battery negative lead See:
Starting and Charging/Battery/Service and Repair/Removal and Replacement/Disconnecting and Connecting Battery Negative Lead is disconnected.
Necessary preliminary tasks:
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Remove rear left wheel arch trim
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Remove underbody panelling on left (not R57)
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Draw off fuel from fuel tank See: Service and Repair/Procedures