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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 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 near at hand! Be mindful of the danger of sparks caused by short circuits and when connecting and disconnecting leads in electrical circuits.

• No smoking anywhere in the vicinity.

• Wear protective goggles.


Important

Be particulary observant regardning cleanliness when working on the fuel system. Loss of function may occur due to very small particles. Prevent dirt and grime from entering the fuel system by cleaning the connections and plugging pipes and lines during disassembly. Use 82 92 948 Plugs, A/C system assembly. Keep components free from contaminants during storage.


To remove


1. Make sure the tank is not more the 3/4 full. Refer to Draining the fuel tank if necessary.

2. Raise the car and remove the rear right wheel. See Wheels .

3. Remove the wing edging strip and the wing liner. The wing edging strip must be removed first.


4. Undo the filler pipe hose clips and separate the purge pipe using tool 83 95 261 Tool, fuel line .

5. Undo the bolt securing the pipe.


6. Open the filler flap and remove the filler cap.

7. Remove the filler pipe.

Important

To prevent dirt from entering the filler pipe when it is removed, plug the pipe with a cloth.



To fit

Important

When fitting the filler pipe it is important to replace the rubber hoses between the filler pipe and the fuel tank. There is a risk of cracks forming on the hoses after repeated tightening of the hose clips and this can lead to fuel leakage.

It is also important to replace the old plastic bolt by a new bolt of plastic. In the event of a collision, the plastic bolt will break thus avoiding any damage to the filler pipe which is also made of plastic.



1. Fasten the filler pipe to the connecting hoses leading to the fuel tank.

2. Insert the filler pipe into the filler hole.


3. Fit a new plastic screw to secure the pipe.

Tightening torque, plastic screw 1.5 Nm (1 lbf ft)

4. Fit and tighten the hose clips on the connecting hoses. Spray the hose clips with Tectyl ML part no. 30 21 763 or similar.

Tightening torque for hose clips 4 Nm (3 lbf ft)

5. Fit the wing liner and wing edging strip.

6. Fit the rear right wheel.

7. Lower the car to the floor.

8. Refit the filler cap.