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–  Note safety precautions before starting work → Chapter.
–  First check whether a coded radio is fitted. If this is the case obtain the anti-theft coding.
–  With ignition switched off disconnect battery earth strap.
–  Fold rear seat forward.
–  Remove the fuel gauge cover.
   
–  Extract supply -1- (black) and return -2- (blue) hoses from the fuel gauge along with electrical connector.
  Note!
To do so, press the connecting keys on the hoses.
–  Drain the fuel tank.
–  Remove the rear union brace -1-.
  A20-0079
–  Remove all fasteners on the rear exhaust pipe system from the bodywork -2-, lower the exhaust system slightly and secure it tothe bodywork with wire.
–  Remove the right rear wheel.
–  Remove the right wheel arch protector.
–  Remove the filler hole unit from the bodywork.
–  Remove the straps holding the fuel tank using the engine and gearbox hoist -SAT 1001-.
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–  Remove the filler hole unit from its fastening to the fuel tank; to do so the dust bellows and fuel pipes must be removed.
  Note!
When removing the filler hole unit, be especially careful not to damage the inner seals located on the tank.
–  Remove the fuel tank along with the antithermal plate.
  E20-0022

Removing and installing fuel tank > < Removing and installing parts of fuel supply system