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Installation:

Service cap can only be installed in one position.

When installing, make sure lug (1) of service cap engages in
corresponding opening (2) on fuel tank.

Make sure that the lever sensor moves freely before fitting the
service cap.

Clean sealing faces and install new seal.

Attach an auxiliary lead (1) to hose pack (2) through service
opening.

The auxiliary lead is pulled through with the hose pack towards the
left and facilitates subsequent reinstallation.

Carefully lift sensor unit (1) out of tank.

In so doing, press tab (2) against spring force in order to make it
easier to feed sensor unit out of tank.

Remove fuel filter (1) and hose pack (2) with auxiliary cable to
left.

Installation:

When replacing the fuel filter, modify the end of the auxiliary lead
to the new hose pack and carefully pull in through the tank.

Note:

Illustration shows the tank removed.

RA  Removing and installing / replacing fuel filter with pressure regulator

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