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Removing and installing or replacing fuel tank
(petrol/gasoline)

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!

Ensure adequate ventilation in the place of work!

Avoid skin contact (wear gloves)!

After installation of fuel tank/prior to first engine start-up:

Fill fuel tank with at least 5 litres of fuel.

Check ground connection at fuel filler neck to body for
continuity. If necessary, clean contact surface between
body and fuel filler pipe screw connection.

Check transfer function of suction jet pump.

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Draw off fuel from fuel tank

Remove rear seat bench

Remove guide tube for handbrake cables

Remove right wheel arch trim

Remove rear left and right underbody panelling

Remove left and right underbody cover

Release screws (1) and remove cover (2) from left and right
sides of fuel tank.

RA  Removing and installing or replacing fuel tank (petrol/gasoline)

BMW AG - TIS

22.01.2013  03:55

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

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