16 11 030 Removing and Installing Fuel Tank (40-Liter Tank)

16 11 030 Removing And Installing Fuel Tank (40-litre Tank)







IMPORTANT:
After installation of fuel tank/prior to first engine start-up:
- Check electrical resistance between metal filler bowl and wheel hub.
- Measured value: approx. 0.65 ohm.
- Fill fuel tank with at least 5 litres of fuel.







Necessary preliminary work:
- Extract fuel from fuel tank
- Remove underbody panelling on left and right (not R57)
- Remove exhaust system l Remove heat shield.
- Remove rear left wheel arch trim
- Disconnect parking brake Bowden cables from brake caliper







Release bolts (2) from rear axle support.

Installation note:
Tightening torque 34 41 2AZ.

Disengage parking brake Bowden cables from brackets (1) and feed out through rear axle support.

NOTE: Parking brake Bowden cables remain suspended on handbrake lever.







Release hose clamp (1) and disengage filler vent line from holder (2).

Installation note:
Replace hose clamp.







Release hose clamp (1) and remove filler hose from fuel tank.

Installation note:
Tightening torque 16 11 4AZ.







Unlock quick-release fasteners (1) on carbon canister and detach.

Installation note:
Make sure snap fasteners engage correctly.







IMPORTANT: Secure fuel tank over a wide area with a suitable workshop jack and secure against falling down.







Remove expanding rivets (1).
Release screws (2) and lower fuel tank little.

Installation note:
Tightening torque 16 11 3AZ.







Disconnect plug connection (1).

Unlock quick-release fastener (2) and detach fuel feed line.
Pass filler vent line through body and slowly lower fuel tank.

Installation note:
Make sure that snap fastener is correctly engaged.
Make sure lines and wiring harness are not trapped or crushed during installation.







The following components must be modified when the fuel tank is replaced:
- Fuel pump
- Carbon canister