Workshop Manuals Factory service & repair MG
01 Introduction02 General information03 General data, torque settings and capacities04 Maintenance05 Engine (K Series)06 Engine management (MEMS 3), fuel and emission systems07 Cooling system08 Manifolds and exhaust system09 Clutch10 Manual gearbox11 Automatic gearbox (Stepspeed Em-CVT)12 Drive shafts13 Steering14 Front suspension15 Rear suspension16 Brakes17 Restraint systems (SRS)18 Body19 Heating and ventilation20 Air conditioning21 Wipers and washers22 Electrical23 Instruments
MG TF Factory Workshop Manual (2002-2005)06 · Engine management (MEMS 3), fuel and emission systems
06 · Engine

Fuel tank

Make
MG
Model
TF Factory Workshop Manual
Year
2002–2005
Section
Repairs › Fuel tank
Engine management (MEMS 3), fuel and emission systemsFuel tank · page 1 of 3

Refit

  1. Lubricate new ’O’ rings with castor oil and fit to injectors.
  2. Position fuel rail and fit to injectors.
  3. Fit spring clips securing fuel rail to injectors.
  4. Fit bolts securing fuel rail to inlet manifold and tighten to 10 Nm.
  5. Connect fuel return pipe to fuel rail and secure with clip.
  6. Remove plugs from fuel feed pipe and fuel rail.
  7. Lubricate new ’O’ ring with silicone grease and fit to fuel feed pipe.
  8. Connect fuel feed pipe to fuel rail and tighten bolts to 8 Nm.
  9. Fit inlet manifold chamber. See MANIFOLD & EXHAUST SYSTEMS, Repairs.
  10. Connect battery earth lead.

FUEL TANK

Service repair no - 19.55.01

WARNING: See RESTRAINT SYSTEMS, Precautions.

Remove

  1. Make the SRS system safe. See RESTRAINT SYSTEMS, Precautions.
  2. Remove air cleaner. See this section.
  3. Drain fuel tank. See Adjustments.

NOTE: Fuel vapour causes the fuel tank to swell, before attempting fuel tank removal ensure fuel is completely drained and the tank is left in the drained condition for at least 2 hours.

Fuel tank – Drain fuel tank. See Adjustments.
  1. Remove 5 nuts securing fuel filler pipe gaiter to bulkhead.
  2. Remove fuel filler cap.
Fuel tank – Remove fuel filler cap.
  1. Loosen 2 bolts securing filler neck to rear wing.

Parts & tools for this job For 2002 MG TF

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