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Fiat 500 Factory Service Manual (2007-2024)08 · Engine
08 · Engine

Fuel tank - r + r and decant fuel

Make
Fiat
Model
500 Factory Service Manual
Year
2007–2024
Section
Fuel tank and pipes › Fuel tank - r + r and decant fuel
EngineFuel tank - r + r and decant fuel

FUEL TANK - R + R AND DECANT FUEL

Operation 1040A10 · FUEL TANK AND COMPONENTS

1.2 8v, 1.4 16v

Removing

- Position the vehicle on a lift.

- Disconnect the negative battery terminal.

DescriptionConnector
BatterySee A001 BATTERY

Op. 7050A20 ONE-PIECE REAR SEAT CUSHION - R.R.

Op. 4450B08 RIGHT REAR WHEEL - R.R

Op. 7055B48 REAR WHEEL ARCH LINER (ONE), LEFT OR RIGHT - R.R.

Op. 1076B20 REAR EXHAUST SILENCER - R + R

Op. 1076B40 CENTRE EXHAUST PIPE - R.R.

Op. 1040E22 FUEL PIPE PROTECTION - R.R

Op. 1040E20 FUEL FILLER PIPE PROTECTION - ARRANGE

1. Undo the fixing bolts (1a) and remove the fuel pump cover (1b).

FUEL TANK - R + R AND DECANT FUEL

1. Disconnect the electrical connection for the fuel pump.

DescriptionConnector
1Fuel pump and level gaugeSee N040 FUEL PUMP AND LEVEL GAUGE

2. Disconnect the fuel delivery pipe.

Seal the pipe to prevent fuel leaks.

FUEL TANK - R + R AND DECANT FUEL

1. Adjust the rapid connectors and disconnect the evaporation control system pipes, active charcoal filter side.

FUEL TANK - R + R AND DECANT FUEL

1. Open the retaining band (1a) and disconnect the reflux pipe (1b), fuel tank side.

2. Adjust the rapid connector and disconnect the intermediate pipe for the evaporation control system for the section from the active charcoal filter to the fuel vapour flow enablement solenoid valve.

3. Open the retaining band (3a) and disconnect the hose (3b) between the fuel filler and the tank, tank side.

FUEL TANK - R + R AND DECANT FUEL

1. Adjust the rapid connector and disconnect the intermediate pipe for the evaporation control system for the section from the active charcoal filter to the fuel vapour flow enablement solenoid valve.

2. Adjust the rapid connector and disconnect the fuel supply pipe.

3. Open the retaining bands (3a) and release the wiring (3b).

FUEL TANK - R + R AND DECANT FUEL

1. Position a hydraulic lift fitted with a support suitable for supporting the fuel tank.

2. Undo the fixing bolts (2a) and remove the fuel tank (2b) from the housing.

FUEL TANK - R + R AND DECANT FUEL

1. At the bench, undo the ring nut (1b) using the tool and keep the seal (1c).

ToolDescriptionFunctionValidity
1.870.736.000SpannerRemoving-refitting submerged pumpall versions

2. Remove the fuel pump from its seat.

Position a suitable container for collecting the fuel contained in the submerged pump assembly.

FUEL TANK - R + R AND DECANT FUEL

1. Release the fuel supply pipe (1a) and the intermediate section (1b) of the evaporation control system pipe from the retaining bands.

FUEL TANK - R + R AND DECANT FUEL

- Proceed with transferring the fuel using suitable equipment.

Refitting

- Check that the fuel supply pipes and the evaporation control system are not damaged. If they are, replace them.

- Secure the fuel supply pipe and the intermediate section of the evaporation control system pipe to the retaining bands.

1. Place the fuel pump in position.

2. Fit a new seal (2a) and tightenn the ring nut (2b) using the tool (2c).

ToolDescriptionFunctionValidity
1.870.736.000SpannerRemoving-refitting submerged pumpall versions
FUEL TANK - R + R AND DECANT FUEL

1. Fit the fuel tank (1a) in place and tighten the fixing bolts (1b) to the recommended torque.

ComponentFasteningdiaValue (daNm)Validity
Fuel tank (on body)BoltM83.5all versions
FUEL TANK - R + R AND DECANT FUEL

1. Adjust the rapid connector and connect the intermediate pipe for the evaporation control system for the section from the active charcoal filter to the fuel vapour flow enablement solenoid valve.

2. Adjust the rapid connector and connect the fuel supply pipe.

3. Secure the pipes (3a) to the retaining bands (3b).

FUEL TANK - R + R AND DECANT FUEL

- Connect the reflux pipe, fuel tank side and fasten it using the retaining bands.

- Connect the intermediate pipe for the evaporation control system for the section from the active charcoal filter to the fuel vapour flow enablement solenoid valve, tank side.

- Connect the hose between the fuel filler pipe and the tank, tank side and secure it using the retaining band.

- Connect the evaporation control system pipes, active charcoal filter side.

1. Connect the electrical connection for the fuel pump.

DescriptionConnector
1Fuel pump and level gaugeSee N040 FUEL PUMP AND LEVEL GAUGE

2. Connect the fuel delivery pipe.

FUEL TANK - R + R AND DECANT FUEL

- Position the fuel pump cover and tighten the fixing bolts.

Op. 1040E20 FUEL FILLER PIPE PROTECTION - ARRANGE

Op. 1040E22 FUEL PIPE PROTECTION - R.R

Op. 1076B40 CENTRE EXHAUST PIPE - R.R.

Op. 1076B20 REAR EXHAUST SILENCER - R + R

Op. 7055B48

Op. 4450B08 RIGHT REAR WHEEL - R.R

Op. 7050A20 ONE-PIECE REAR SEAT CUSHION - R.R.

- Connect the negative battery terminal.

DescriptionConnector
BatterySee A001 BATTERY

- Remove the vehicle from the lift.

1.3 Multijet

Removing

- Position the vehicle on a lift.

- Disconnect the negative battery terminal.

DescriptionConnector
BatterySee A001 BATTERY

Op. 7050A20 ONE-PIECE REAR SEAT CUSHION - R.R.

Op. 4450B08 RIGHT REAR WHEEL - R.R

Op. 7055B48

Op. 1076B20 REAR EXHAUST SILENCER - R + R

Op. 1076B40 CENTRE EXHAUST PIPE - R.R.

Op. 1040E22 FUEL PIPE PROTECTION - R.R

1. Undo the fixing bolts (1a) and remove the fuel pump cover (1b).

FUEL TANK - R + R AND DECANT FUEL

1. Disconnect the electrical connection for the fuel pump.

DescriptionConnector
1Fuel pump and level gaugeSee N040 FUEL PUMP AND LEVEL GAUGE

2. Disconnect the fuel delivery pipe.

Seal the pipe to prevent fuel leaks.

FUEL TANK - R + R AND DECANT FUEL

1. Open the retaining band (1a) and disconnect the reflux pipe (1b), fuel tank side.

2. Open the retaining band (2a) and disconnect the hose (2b) between the fuel filler pipe and tank, tank side.

FUEL TANK - R + R AND DECANT FUEL

1. Undo the rapid connectors and disconnect the fuel supply and return pipes.

2. Open the retaining bands (2a) and release the pipes (2b).

FUEL TANK - R + R AND DECANT FUEL

1. Position a suitable lift with a support for supporting the fuel tank.

2. Undo the fixing bolts (2a) and remove the fuel tank (2b) from the housing.

FUEL TANK - R + R AND DECANT FUEL

1. At the bench, using the tool (1a), undo the ring nut (1b) and keep the seal (1c).

ToolDescriptionFunctionValidity
1.870.736.000SpannerRemoving-refitting submerged pumpall versions

2. Remove the fuel pump from its housing.

Position a suitable container for collecting the fuel contained in the submerged pump assembly.

FUEL TANK - R + R AND DECANT FUEL

- Remove the fuel supply and return pipes, releasing them from the retaining clips.

- Proceed with transferring the fuel using suitable equipment.

Refitting

- Check that the fuel supply and return pipes are not damaged. If it they are, replace them.

- Secure the fuel supply and return pipes to the retaining bands.

1. Place the fuel pump in position.

2. Fit a new seal (2a) and tighten the ring nut (2b) using the tool (2c).

ToolDescriptionFunctionValidity
1.870.736.000SpannerRemoving-refitting submerged pumpall versions
FUEL TANK - R + R AND DECANT FUEL

1. Fit the fuel tank (1a) in place and tighten the fixing bolts (1b) to torque.

ComponentFasteningdiaValue (daNm)Validity
Fuel tank (on body)BoltM83.5all versions
FUEL TANK - R + R AND DECANT FUEL

- Undo the rapid connectors and disconnect the fuel supply and return pipes.

- Connect the reflux pipe, fuel tank side and secure it using the retaining band.

- Connect the hose between the fuel filler pipe and the tank, tank side and secure it using the retaining band.

1. Connect the electrical connection for the fuel pump.

DescriptionConnector
1Fuel pump and level gaugeSee N040 FUEL PUMP AND LEVEL GAUGE

2. Connect the fuel delivery pipe.

FUEL TANK - R + R AND DECANT FUEL

- Fit the fuel pump cover and tighten the fixing bolts.

Op. 1040E22 FUEL PIPE PROTECTION - R.R

Op. 1076B40 CENTRE EXHAUST PIPE - R.R.

Op. 1076B20 REAR EXHAUST SILENCER - R + R

Op. 7055B48

Op. 4450B08 RIGHT REAR WHEEL - R.R

Op. 7050A20 ONE-PIECE REAR SEAT CUSHION - R.R.

- Connect the negative battery terminal.

DescriptionConnector
BatterySee A001 BATTERY

- Remove the vehicle from the lift.

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