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Tank pressure sensor

Tank pressure sensor

To remove

Warning

Removing the fuel filler pipe involves partial dismantling of the car's fuel system. The following points must therefore be observed in connection with the work:

• Work only in a well-ventilated area! If approved equipment for the extraction of fuel vapours is available, be sure to use it.

• Wear suitable gloves! Prolonged contact with fuel can cause skin irritation or dermatitis.

• Keep a class BE fire extinguisher close at hand! Beware of sparks caused by short circuits and when connecting and disconnecting leads in electrical circuits.

• No smoking anywhere in the vicinity.

• Wear protective goggles



1. Raise the car and remove the rear right wheel.

2. Clean around the filler pipe to avoid getting dirt into the pipe or into the tank.

3. Remove the plastic screw securing the filler pipe to the body.


4. Undo the hose clips and remove the plastic hose connecting the filler pipe to the fixed tank pipe.

5. Unplug the pressure sensor connector.

6. Lower the car to the floor.

7. Grip the pipe with one hand under the rear wing and extract the filler pipe from its collar at the filler cap. Use a screwdriver.


8. Pull out the filler pipe.

9. Remove the pressure sensor.


To fit


1. Fit the pressure sensor.


2. Fit the filler pipe.

3. Raise the car and plug in the pressure sensor connector.


4. Fit the plastic hose between the filler pipe and the tank.

5. Fit the plastic screw securing the filler pipe to the tank.


Tightening torque: 2 Nm (1.5 lbf ft)

Important

It is essential that when replacing the plastic screw, a new plastic one is used. In case of a collision, the plastic screw must give to avoid damaging the filler pipe, which is also plastic.


6. Fit the rear wheel and lower the car.

Tightening torque: 110 Nm (80 lbf ft)