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16 11 030

Removing and installing fuel tank

Special tools required:

16 1 060

Caution!

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

Check the electrical resistance between the ground lug (tank
filling pipe) and the wheel hub. 

Measured value approx. 0.6 

 

Fill fuel tank with min. 5 l fuel.

Draw off fuel from fuel tank.

Remove rear right wheel.

Remove rear right wheel arch trim.

Remove heat shield (1) from tank.

Remove complete propeller shaft.

Release screws (1). 

Remove lip (2) at rear left.

RA  Removing and installing fuel tank

BMW AG - TIS

08.02.2013  04:47

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

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