Fuel tank
Fuel tank |
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To remove |
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. |
Unplug the upper connector.
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4. |
Empty the fuel tank. See
Emptying the fuel tank
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6. |
Raise the car.
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7. |
Remove the rear exhaust pipe section.
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8. |
Unplug the purge pipe with
83 95 261 Tools, Fuel line
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9. |
Detach the hoses to the filler pipe by undoing the filler pipe plastic screw.
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10. |
Detach both handbrake cables at the handbrake lever.
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11. |
Place a pillar jack under the tank.
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12. |
Undo the front screws on the straps securing the tank and lower it.
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To fit |
Note | ||
Spray the connectors with Kontakt 61, part no. 30 04 520, before connecting them. |
1. |
Carefully jack up the tank.
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2. |
Fit the handbrake cables.
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3. |
Fit the straps.
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4. |
Fit the purge pipe.
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5. |
Fit the filler pipe.
Tightening torques: Plastic screw 1.5 Nm (1.1 lbf ft) Hose clips 4 Nm (2.9 lbf ft)
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6. |
Lower the car to the floor.
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7. |
Plug in the connector and connect the fuel lines. Apply acid-free vaseline on the O-rings.
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