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16 11 031 Replacing Fuel Tank




Replacing Fuel Tank

Remove fuel tank. Removal and Replacement

CAUTION: Do not damage fuel lines.

Remove fuel gauge sensors on right and left.








Open hose clamps on following fuel lines:
(1) Vent (to expansion tank, bottom)
(2) Overflow (to expansion tank, top)
(3) Overflow (to expansion tank, bottom)
(4) Filling vent (to expansion tank, top, and to carbon canister)
(5) Tank vent (to expansion tank, bottom)
Disconnect fuel lines from fuel tank.

Installation:
Do not damage fuel lines.
If necessary, lay a new fuel line bundle without kinks.
Replace hose clamps.
Tightening torque
7AZ Hose clamps 10 - 16 mm dia. 2 Nm
8AZ Hose clamps 10 - 16 mm dia. 3 Nm







If necessary, remove fuel filter (1) from fuel tank.







Open hose clamps on following fuel lines:
(1) Fuel feed line
(2) Fuel return line
Disconnect lines from fuel tank.

Installation:
Do not damage fuel lines.
If necessary, lay new fuel lines without kinks.
Replace hose clamps.
Tightening torque
7AZ Hose clamps 10 - 16 mm dia. 2 Nm.