Fuel tank - ’l’ series (page 3 of 3)

29. Clean fuel gauge tank unit and face on fuel tank.
30. Fit seal to tank unit.
31. Fit tank unit and secure with locking ring.

CAUTION: Ensure tag on tank unit engages with cut out in fuel tank.

32. Connect multiplug to fuel gauge tank unit and secure rubber cover.
33. Secure harness to clip on tank.
34. Clean fuel pipe adaptor and fuel tank mating faces.
35. Clean seal and fit to adaptor.
36. Fit pipe adaptor to fuel tank, fit nuts and tighten to 9 Nm.
37. Connect vent hose to fuel tank and secure with clip.
38. Fit fuel hose clip to tank.
39. Fit filler hose to fuel tank and tighten clip.
40. Fit breather hose to fuel tank and secure with clip.

Refit

1. Using assistance, position fuel tank beneath vehicle and raise into position using a trolley jack.
2. Align fuel tank to body and hook into position.
3. Align fuel tank straps to fuel tank and hook into body.
4. Fit and tighten nuts securing fuel tank straps to body. Tighten locknuts.
5. Ensure fuel tank is properly located and remove trolley jack.
6. Remove covers from quick fit connectors. align connectors and push together until both retainer pawls lock with a clicking sound. check visually and by pulling on connector that the pawls are firmly in place.
7. Remove plugs.
8. Connect fuel return hose to fuel return pipe and secure with clip.
9. Connect filler hose to filler neck and tighten clip.
10. Connect breather hose to filler neck and secure with clip.
11. Connect tank unit multiplug to harness and secure to bracket on body.
12. Fit fuel pipe shield, fit bolts and tighten to 9 Nm.
13. Fit 2 scrivets securing pipe shield to fuel tank rim.
14. Fit road wheel(s) and tighten nuts to correct torque. See INFORMATION, Torque wrench settings.
15. Remove stand(s) and lower vehicle.
16. Connect battery earth lead.
17. Check all connections for leaks.