6 Series M6 (S85) Coupe
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Removing and installing fuel tank
Important!
After installation of fuel tank/prior to first engine start-up:
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Check ground connection at fuel filler neck to body for
continuity. If necessary, clean contact surface between
body and fuel filler pipe screw connection.
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Fill fuel tank with min. 5 l fuel.
Necessary preliminary tasks:
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Draw off fuel from fuel tank
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Remove rear right wheel.
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Remove rear right wheel arch trim
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Remove complete propeller shaft
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Remove handbrake Bowden cables from wheel carrier and
unclip from fuel tank
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Remove right tension strut for rear axle
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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
BMW AG - TIS
19.01.2013 13:53
Issue status (12/2007) Valid only until next DVD is issued
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