Removing and Installing

- Suck the fuel out of the fuel tank.





CAUTION:
After the installation of the fuel tank/Prior to the first engine start-up:
- Check the electrical resistance between the ground lug (tank filling pipe) and the wheel hub.

Measured Value: approx. 0.6 ohm.




- Disconnect the fuel pipe with Special Tool 13 3 010 and open the hose clamp.
- Remove the connectors of the sensor for the fuel level gauge on the right.
- This procedure is described in Removing the Sensor for the Fuel Level gauge (right).




- Remove the connection from the sensor for the fuel level gauge on the left.
- This procedure is described in Removing the Sensor for the Fuel Level gauge (left).

- Remove the propeller shaft completely.




- Disconnect cable.
- Unscrew and remove dipstick tube.




- Remove left and right stone chip guards.




- Remove hydraulic lines:
1. Intake line
2. Return line

Installation Note: Replace fuel lines and hose clips.




- Remove filler hose




- Unscrew and remove clamping straps.




Installation Note: Note rubber mount with spacer bush. Wide collar on spacer bush faces towards screw head.




- Note washer in suspension strap.




- Heavily support the fuel tank.




- Unfasten left and right screw.




Installation Note: Note rubber mount with spacer bush. Wide collar on spacer bush faces towards screw head.




- Slightly lower the fuel tank and tilt it forward until the lines can reach the upper side of the fuel tank.
- Loosen the lines at the upper side of the fuel tank on the left.




Layout of Lines:
1. to active carbon filter
2. to expansion tank




- Loosen the ventilation line at the upper side of the fuel tank on the right.




- Lower the fuel tank and remove downwards.




Installation Note: Note the rubber supports at the back of the fuel tank.




Installation Note: Note locating wedges with rubber cover on floor assembly.