Removing/refitting

The fuel filler cap has a special device which enables it to be tightened only to the specified torque, this way excessive tightening beyond the specified value is prevented.

The fuel tank located under the top compartment is fastened by two metal straps to the underbody and protected by a special sheet metal partition. The pipe on the fuel filler acts as a breather. There is an opening in the upper part of the tank for housing the fuel pump and fuel level gauge. A special takeoff on the tank allows the fuel vapours to reach the vapour separator via a connection pipe.

REMOVING/REFITTING

• Set the car on a lift.
• Disconnect the battery (-) terminal.
• Empty the tank withdrawing the fuel through the filler using a special pump.
• Raise the rearscreen of the top and open the top upper lid.

1. Move aside the top compartment trim, then slacken the fastening screws and remove the lid to gain access to the pump and to the fuel level gauge.
2. Disconnect the electrical connection from the fuel pump.
3. Disconnect the electrical connection from the fuel level gauge.
4. Disconnect the fuel delivery and return pipes from the pump.

1. Slacken the fastening nuts and remove the access cover to the fuel filler.
2. Slacken the fastening clamp and disconnect the fuel filler from the tank.
3. Slacken the fastening clamp and disconnect the breather pipe from the fuel tank.

1. Working from the luggage compartment, pull back the trim and disconnect the the fuel vapour inlet pipe from the fuel vapour separator.

• Raise the car and remove the rear Multilink suspension (see specific paragraph).

1. Slacken the fastening screws and remove the sheet protecting the fuel tank complete with reinforcement bracket.