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Fuel filler pipe

Fuel filler pipe

Warning

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

• Work only in a well-ventilated area! If approved equipment for the extraction of fuel vapour is available then make sure it is used.

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

• Keep a class BE fire extinguisher close by! Be mindful of the danger of sparks caused by short circuits and when connecting and disconnecting leads in electrical circuits.

• Smoking is strictly forbidden.

• Wear protective goggles.


To remove

Make sure the tank is not more than 3/4 full. Drain the tank if necessary.


1. Open the tank hatch and clean around the filler cap before removing it.


2. Raise the car slightly and remove the rear right wheel.

3. Remove the wing edging and wing liner.

4. Raise the car.

5. Detach the vent device from the fuel filler pipe bracket with a screwdriver.


6. Unplug the connector.

7. Cut both cable ties.

8. Undo the hose clip at the tank and the vent pipe with tool 83 95 261.


9. Clean up.

10. Undo the plastic screw securing the pipe

11. Remove the filler pipe


To fit



1. Fit a new hose to the filler pipe, tighten the hose clip.

Important

The hose to the filler pipe must always be replaced with a new one. It must not be refitted as it may crack.


2. Make sure the filler pipe is clean and not damaged.

3. Clean the rubber grommet at the filler cap and apply acid-free Vaseline.

4. Put the filler pipe in place and connect it to the tank.

5. Fit a new plastic screw and tighten it.

Tightening torque: 1.8 Nm (1.3 lbf ft)

6. Tighten the hose clip at the tank connection.

Tightening torque: 2.0 Nm (1.4 lbf ft)

7. Connect the filler pipe vent hose to the tank.

Note

Make sure the quick-release coupling is not damaged and that the indicator has been removed (round plastic ring in the quick-release coupling).


8. Secure the cable to the filler pipe with a cable tie.

9. Fit the vent device to the filler pipe


10. Lower the car to a comfortable working height and fit the wind liner.


11. Fit the wing edging.

12. Fit the wheel.

Tightening torque: 110 Nm (81 lbf ft)

13. Lower the car to the floor.

14. Refit the filler cap and close the hatch.