Fuel delivery line - r r
- Make
- Fiat
- Model
- Idea Factory Service Manual
- Year
- 2003–2012
- Section
- Fuel tank and pipes › Fuel delivery line - r r
Fuel delivery line - r r
Removing
Position the vehicle on the ramp
Ensure that the ignition key is in the OFF position, then disconnect the negative battery terminal (-).
| Name | Connector | |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | A1B |
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1. Undo the fuel manifold pipe protective plug (1a) and use tool (1b) to drain fuel system pressure.
Recover the fuel which comes out in a suitable container.
| Name | Country | |
|---|---|---|
| 1b | Rapid connector | 1.870.684.000 |
2. Disconnect the rapid connector for the fuel delivery pipe (2a) from the fuel manifold pipe and release from its fastenings (1b).
Lift the rear seat cushion lift the floor covering to gain access to the submerged fuel pump assembly
1. Undo the bolts (1a) and remove the protective cover (1b).
2. Disconnect the electrical connection from the fuel pump and level gauge.
| Name | Connector | |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Fuel pump and sender unit | N40 |
3. Disconnect the rapid attachment for the fuel supply pipe.
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1. Release fuel delivery pipe (1a) from fastenings (1b) on the front suspension beam.
1. Undo bolts (1a) and remove protection (1b).
2. Release the fuel supply pipe from the fixings under the body.
1. Release the protection and move it aside.
2. Slacken the handbrake cable adjustment nut.
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1. Undo bolt (1a) securing the rear exhaust pipe bracket (1b).
2. Undo bolt (2a) securing exhaust pipe mount front bracket (2b).
1. Open the band retaining the handbrake cable.
2. Undo the nuts (2a), remove the clip (2b) and remove the central heat shield (2c).
1. Remove the protective cover.
2. Disconnect the handbrake control cable from connection on the rear brake shoes.
1. Place an appropriate stand under the fuel tank to support it during removal.
2. Undo the fuel tank bracket retaining bolts.
3. Lower the fuel tank as necessary using the hydraulic jack.
Remove the fuel supply pipe after releasing it from the fastenings on the fuel tank.
Refitting
Place the fuel supply pipe back in its housing and secure it to the underbody using the bands.
Place the fuel tank back in its housing using the hydraulic jack.
Tighten the bolts securing the fuel mounting brackets to the specified torque.
| Fastening | Component | Ø | Value (daNm) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bolt | FUEL TANK | M8 | (Bodyshell side) 3.2 ÷ 3.9 |
Remove the fuel tank support stand.
Connect the handbrake control cable to the fitting on the rear brake shoes.
Place the protective covers in their housings.
Refit the rear heat shield in its seating, then secure it with the clip and nuts.
Secure the handbrake cables using the retaining bands.
Tighten the bolt fixing the exhaust pipe front mounting bracket.
Tighten the exhaust pipe support front bracket securing bolt.
Proceed with refitting - 7055B45 right hand rear supplementary wheel arch - r+r.
Proceed with refitting - 4450B08 right rear wheel r r.
Fix the fuel supply pipe to the underbody fixings.
Place the protection back in its housing and secure it using the bolts.
Fix the fuel supply pipe to the front suspension beam using the fastenings.
Proceed with refitting - 4450B04 right front wheel r r.
Connect the rapid attachment for the fuel supply pipe.
Connect the electrical connection to the electric pump and fuel gauge sender unit.
Place the protective cover back in its housing and fix it using the bolts.
Put the floor trim back in its place.
Lower the rear seat cushion.
Connect the rapid attachment for the fuel supply pipe to the fuel manifold pipe and secure with the fastenings.
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Connect the negative (-) battery terminal.
Remove the car from the ramps.
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