Locking Flange Cover Tightening Specifications

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Fig 1: Identifying Cover Bolts For Locking Flange

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Tighten bolts -arrows- to 1.5 Nm.

Fuel Filler Tube Ground Connection

Fig 2: Fuel Filler Tube Ground (GND) Connection

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-- Make sure filler tube threaded connections -2- and -4- are free of corrosion so ground connection to body is not affected.

WARNING:

Risk Of Explosion Due To Electrostatic Charge.

After Installing, Check Electrical Connection On Fuel Filler Neck Metal Ring To An Empty Spot On The Body Using An Ohm Meter.

Specified Value: 0 Ω