9000 L4-1985cc 2.0L DOHC (1986)
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Fuel Filler Neck: Service and Repair
REMOVE AND INSTALL FUEL FILLER PIPE UP TO M1991
WARNING Ensure good ventilation. If approved ventilation for removal of fuel fumes is available, this should be used.
Wear protective gloves. Long-term contact with fuel can cause skin irritation.
Keep a class BE fire extinguisher nearby. Be
Careful of the danger of sparking, e.g.from circuit breaking, short circuiting etc.
No smoking.
Removal:
1. Raise the car and remove the RH rear wheel.
2. Clean around the filler pipe so that dirt does not get into the pipe or the tank.
3. Remove the rubber elbow connecting the tiller pipe to the tank's integral pipe.
4. Remove the cover over the fuel filter cap.
5. Remove the screws securing the upper part of the tiller pipe to the car body. Both the rear screws are the front fastening for the central lock unit.
6. Remove the trim on the RH wheel housing in the luggage compartment and lift up the rubber carpet.