Fuel Tank, Removing And Installing, All Wheel Drive (AWD) Vehicles: Removing

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-- Follow all safety precautions. Refer to SAFETY PRECAUTIONS .

-- Follow the guidelines for clean working conditions. Refer to CLEAN WORKING CONDITIONS .

-- Move the front seats all the way forward.

-- Turn off the ignition.

-- Remove the rear bench seat. Refer to BENCH SEAT/SINGLE SEAT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

Fig 1: Rear/Bench Seats

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WARNING:

Risk of accident due to the weight of the fuel tank.

The fuel tank must be empty when removing it.

-- Drain the fuel tank. Refer to FUEL TANK, DRAINING .

-- Unclip the right locking flange cover -1- at the tabs -arrows- using the Trim Removal Wedge:3409 .

Fig 2: Fuel Pump Cover (Under Rear/Bench Seats)

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-- Disconnect the connector -2- from the locking flange.

Fig 3: Top View Of Fuel Pump

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-- Equipment levels with parking heater: Disconnect the connector -3- for the parking heater metering pump by releasing the connector safety catch.

NOTE:

Ignore -1-.

-- Unclip the cover -1- off the left locking flange using Trim Removal Wedge:3409 -arrows-.

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-- Disconnect the connectors -2 and 3- on the left locking flange by releasing the connector safety catch.

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-- Release the connector safety catch and disconnect the connector -1- for the Haldex clutch.

-- Open the fuel filler door.

Fig 4: Identifying Fuel Filler Cap (Fuel Cap)

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-- Clean the area around the fuel filler tube.

-- Remove the fuel filler cap -arrow-.

NOTE:

Seal the fuel filler tube opening with a clean plug to prevent dirt from getting into the tube.

-- Remove the right rear wheel housing liner. Refer to REAR WHEEL HOUSING LINER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

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-- Remove the fuel filler tube bolts -1 and 2-.

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-- Remove the rear section of the exhaust system. Refer to REAR MUFFLER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove The Driveshaft. Refer to the appropriate service information. .

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-- Release the connector safety catch and disconnect the connector -1- for the Haldex clutch.

-- Remove the left and right rear underbody trim panel. Refer to UNDERBODY TRIM PANELS, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

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WARNING:

Very hot fuel can burn your skin.

In extreme cases the temperature of the fuel lines and/or the fuel can go up to 100 °C (212 °F). Let the fuel cool down before opening any line connections otherwise there is a danger of scalding.
Wear safety gloves
Wear protective eyewear.

There is a risk of injury because the fuel is under high pressure.

To reduce pressure in fuel system, lay a clean cloth around the connector and carefully loosen connector.

-- Equipment levels with parking heater: Disconnect the fuel line -1- to the parking heater by pressing the release button.

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-- Press the release button and disconnect the fuel supply line -2- and the fuel return line -3-.

-- Place the Engine and Gearbox Jack:VAS6931 under the fuel tank to support it as illustrated.

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-- A second technician is needed to hold the rear edge of the fuel tank.

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WARNING:

Risk of accident due to the weight of the fuel tank.

The fuel tank must be empty when removing it.

-- Remove the bolts -1 to 5-.

NOTE:

To improve clarity, the fuel tank is shown without the Engine and Gearbox Jack:VAS6931 .

-- Lower the fuel tank using Engine and Gearbox Jack:VAS6931 .

-- By turning it accordingly, lower the fuel tank sideways and remove it.

-- A second mechanic is required to guide out the fuel filler tube by hand at the longitudinal member.