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–  Observe safety measures before beginning assembly work → Chapter
–  With the ignition switched off, disconnect the battery's earth strap.
–  Empty the fuel tank and clean around the fuel filler hole.
–  Remove the securing bolt and remove the tank cover unit.
–  Tilt the rear seat forward.
–  Remove the fuel supply unit's cover.
   
–  Remove the flexible return hose -2- and the connector -1- from the clamp.
–  Remove the fuel supply hose and the deaeration hose from their fixtures on the bodywork.
  Note!
To do so, press the fastening keys on the flexible hoses.
–  Remove the fuel filler from the bodywork.
–  Remove the right rear wheel.
–  Remove the rear axle from its fixture:
t  The hand brake
t  Electrical installation for ABS sensors
t  Brake lines and flexible tubes → Running gear; Rep. Gr.42
–  Put the engine and gearbox bridge lifter -SAT 1001- in place and remove the screws that secure the rear axle to the bodywork. Lower the lifter until there is enough room to remove the tank.
–  Remove the fastening clamps and then remove the fuel tank.
  N20-0245

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