Fuel tank
Fuel tank |
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To remove |
Drain the tank if the fuel level is above 1/4 full tank.
1. |
Raise the rear seat cushion and fold back the carpet.
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2. |
Remove the fuel pump cover.
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3. |
Undo the upper connector and the connector for the tank pressure sensor.
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4. |
Carefully loosen the check valves and fuel lines from the pump. The check valves are fastened to the pump with quick-release couplings.
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5. |
Undo the quick-release couplings for the vent hose, use special tool 83 95 261.
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6. |
Release the handbrake to make it easier to disconnect the handbrake cable later.
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7. |
Raise the car.
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8. |
Dismantle the rear exhaust pipe section.
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9. |
Cut the cable tie securing the cables.
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10. |
Unplug and detach the connector to the shut-off valve.
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11. |
Loosen the vent device from its holder with a screwdriver.
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12. |
Disconnect the vent device quick-release coupling from the tank in the following way.
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12.a. |
Press in the connector towards the tank in the direction of the connection.
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12.b. |
Pinch the ring so that the catches go up.
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12.c. |
Detach the connection by pulling it away from the tank.
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13. |
Cut the cable tie securing the cables to the filler pipe.
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14. |
Disconnect the vent pipe quick-release coupling with special tool 83 95 261.
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15. |
Undo the plastic screw.
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16. |
Loosen the hose clip and carefully detach the filler hose.
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17. |
Detach both handbrake cables at the handbrake lever.
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18. |
Remove the rubber straps securing the handbrake cables
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19. |
Place a pillar jack under the tank.
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20. |
Bend away the handbrake cables.
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21. |
Undo the front bolts on the straps securing the tank and carefully lower the tank.
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21.A. |
Carry out steps 22-25 when changing the tank. |
22. |
Remove the evaporative emission canister.
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23. |
Remove the pressure sensor.
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24. |
Remove the fuel pump, see “Fuel system, Adjustment/replacement, Fuel pump”
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25. |
Remove the heat shield.
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To fit |
1. |
Fit the heat shield.
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2. |
Fit the fuel pump, see “Fuel system, Adjustment/replacement, Fuel pump”
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3. |
Fit the pressure sensor.
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4. |
Fit the evaporative emission canister.
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5. |
Place the tank on a pillar jack.
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6. |
Carefully jack up the tank.
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7. |
Place the handbrake cables in the tank recesses.
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8. |
Lift up the tank completely and fasten the straps.
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9. |
Attach the handbrake cables.
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10. |
Fasten the rubber straps that keep the handbrake cables in place.
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11. |
Fit the filler pipe vent hose.
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12. |
Secure the cable to the filler pipe with a cable tie.
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13. |
Fit the rear section of the exhaust pipe
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15. |
Fit the vent device and secure the cable with a cable tie.
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16. |
Lower the car to the floor.
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17. |
Apply acid-free Vaseline to the O-rings. Spray with Kontakt 61 and plug in the connector and connect the fuel lines.
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18. |
Plug in the pressure sensor connector.
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19. |
Plug in the purge connector.
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20. |
Fit the cover and replace the carpet.
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21. |
Lower the seat cushion.
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