Overview - Fuel Tank With Attachments: Notes
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CAUTION:
During all repair procedures on the fuel tank, be aware of the following:
- Route lines of all types (for example, for fuel, hydraulic, Evaporative Emission (EVAP) system, coolant, refrigerant, brake fluid, vacuum) and electrical wiring so that the original routing is followed.
- Make sure that the Ground (GND) wire between the fuel filler tube and body is securely fastened, to prevent electrostatic charging.
- Ensure sufficient clearance to all moving or hot components.
- Fuel Filler Tube
- Tighten to the body to 10 Nm
- With a connection for the GND wire to the body
- Make sure it is secure
- Breather Line
- From the fuel tank
- To the Evaporative Emission (EVAP) canister
- Breather Line
- From the EVAP Canister Purge Regulator Valve 1 -N80-
- To the EVAP canister
- Fuel Pump Control Module -J538-
- Fuel Tank
- Support with the :VAS6931 when removing.
- Removing and installing. Refer to FUEL TANK WITH ATTACHMENTS, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
- Empty the fuel tank with the : VAS5190 . Refer to FUEL TANK, DRAINING .
- Locking Ring
- 145 Nm
- Remove and install with the :T10202
- Make sure it is secure
- Fuel Filter
- Flange installed position. Refer to LOCATION OF FLANGE ON FUEL RESERVOIR
- Always replace the flange seal
- Fuel filter, replacing. Refer to FUEL FILTER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING
- Heat Shield
- Mounting Strap
- Note the installation position
- Make sure it is secure
- Bolt
- 33 Nm
- Protective Cover
- For the bottom of the fuel tank
- Line Coupling
- To loosen, squeeze the button the line coupling
- Fuel Delivery Unit
- Flange individual parts, right side. Refer to Location of Flange on Fuel Reservoir
- Flange installed position. Refer to Location of Flange on Fuel Reservoir
- Removing and installing. Refer to FUEL DELIVERY UNIT AND Fuel Level Sensor -G-, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .