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–  Check the safety measures before starting removal work → Chapter.
–  First check whether the vehicle has a coded radio; if so consult the antitheft code.
–  With the ignition off, disconnect the battery earth strap.
–  Remove the rear axle: → Running gear; Rep. Gr.42
–  Remove the right rear mudguard: → Bodywork-fitting work; Rep. Gr.66
–  Open the tank cap.
–  Empty the fuel tank and clean around the fuel filler hole.
–  Remove the fixing bolt and remove the tank cap unit with the dustboot.
–  Remove the filler hole bolts.
–  Fold the rear seat forward.
–  Remove the cover from the fuel level gauge sender.
   
–  Detach the fuel return line -1- (blue) and the fuel supply line -2- from the flange.
  Note!
To do so, press the lock buttons on the hose connections -arrows-.
–  Remove the connector -3-.
–  Remove the holding straps on the fuel tank with engine/gearbox lift -SAT 1001-.
–  Lower the fuel tank.
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