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Removing and installing fuel tank with ancillary components (2/84 >, 55-litre fuel tank) > < Removing and installing fuel system components
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Removing and installing fuel system components
Removing and installing fuel tank with ancillary components (> 1/84, 40-litre fuel tank)
  •      I -    
  •      II-     => page 20-5

Notes:

  • ◆ Always renew sealing rings during repairs.
  • ◆ Hoses are always secured with either screw or spring-type clips.
  • ◆ Always replace spring-type clips with screw.type clips.
 
U20-0022
  • ◆ Observe rules for cleanliness => page 20-19 .
  • ◆ Checking fuel system for leaks => page 20-60 .
 
U20-0037
  •      A-     => page 20-5
  • Fuel tank
    • ◆ Removing and installing => page 20-51
    • ◆ Note version => page 20-53
    • ◆ When renewing, coat with durable Undercoating -D35-
  • Seal
    • ◆ Renew
    • ◆ Coat with graphite powder before installation
  • Fuel gauge sender
    • ◆ Removing and installing=> page 20-47
  • Filter
    • ◆ Clean if clogged
  • Small vent pipe
    • ◆ To atmosphere
 
U20-0037
  • Rubber strip
  • Strap
  • 25 Nm
  • Protective plate
 
U20-0039
  •      A -     => page 20-3
  • Return from fuel metering distributor
  • Small vent pipe
    • ◆ To fuel tank
  • Small vent pipe
    • ◆ To atmosphere
  • Gravity valve with pressure component
    • ◆ 8/79▸
    • ◆ Checking valve for flow:
    • ‒ Valve vertical:
      A - minimal flow
      B - free flow
    • ‒ Valve tilted to 45°:
      closed
    • ◆ Installation position => page 20-22 , fig.5
    • ◆ Note version
 
U20-0039
  • Bracket
  • Cap
    • ◆ Non-ventillated cap
    • ◆ 8/79 ▸ with bajonet fitting
  • Gasket
    • ◆ Renew if damaged
  • Breather valve
    • ◆ ▸ 7/78
    • ◆ Testing flow through the valve
    • ‒ Valve vertical:
      A - minimal flow
      B - free flow
    • ◆ Installation position => page 20-21 , fig.3
 
U20-0039
  • Breather valve
    • ◆ 8/78...7/79
    • ◆ Testing flow through the valve
    • ‒ Valve vertical:
      A - minimal flow
      B - free flow
    • ◆ Installation position => page 20-21 , fig.4
  • Large vent pipe
    • ◆ When renewing use pipe with spiral ring => page 20-54
  • Connection hose
  • Non-return flap
    • ◆ approx. 3/77 ▸
    • ◆ Check for freedom of movement; check installation position (hanging)

Removing and installing fuel tank with ancillary components (2/84 >, 55-litre fuel tank) > < Removing and installing fuel system components