Removing Fuel Tank
FUEL TANK REMOVE AND INSTALLCAUTION: Do not smoke. Be mindful of the danger of sparks being caused by short circuits, when connecting and disconnecting live circuits, etc. Make sure that a suitable fire extinguisher is always near at hand.
Work only in a well-ventilated area.
The fuel tank has no drain plug. When work on the fuel system requires the tank to be drained, this can be done with a separate tank draining unit or by using the car's fuel pump.
To Remove
1. Remove the luggage compartment floor, floor panel and cover over the fuel pump.
2. Use the fuel pump to drain the fuel tank. To prevent the emission of hydrocarbons into the workshop, use a closed system.
Disconnect the fuel line from the fuel pump, connect a special line to the pump and fit the other end to a suitable receptacle. The receptacle should be closed and equipped with a vent hose, which should be run back into the fuel filler pipe.
Note: Do not run the fuel pump without any fuel in the tank.
3. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
4. Remove the cover from the fuel level transmitter.
5. Disconnect all electrical leads from the tank.
6. Raise the rear of the car.
7. Remove the filler pipe and breather tubes from the fuel tank. Disconnect the pressure and return fuel lines from the fuel accumulator and tank and undo the fuel line clips.
8. Remove the securing strap nuts under the tank.
9. Lower the tank.
To Fit
1. Make sure that all seals are correctly fitted on the tank.
2. Check that the straps are correctly fitted and blank off the ends of the filler pipe and breather tubes with masking tape.
3. Lift the tank into position and support it by the two straps.
4. Adjust the lateral position of the tank and tighten the straps. Remove the masking tape from the filler pipe and breather tubes.
5. Reconnect the fuel lines, filler pipe and breather tubes.
6. Reconnect the leads for the fuel level transmitter and fuel pump and refit the cover over the fuel pump.
7. Lower the car.
8. Reconnect the negative battery cable.