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Removing and installing fuel tank

Important!

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

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

Fill fuel tank with min. 5 l fuel.

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Draw off fuel from fuel tank

Remove rear right wheel.

Remove rear right wheel arch trim

Remove complete propeller shaft

Remove handbrake Bowden cables from wheel carrier and

unclip from fuel tank

Remove right tension strut for rear axle

Partially detach rear left and right underbody panelling.

Slacken nut (1).

Unfasten hose clip (2).

Disconnect filler vent line (3) from fuel filler pipe.

Installation:

Tightening torque  16 12 11AZ

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Seal nut with underseal again.

Replace hose clip.

Release screws and remove heat shield (1).

RA  Removing and installing fuel tank

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18.01.2013  06:31

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

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