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16 11 030 Removing and installing fuel tank: Installation:

Replace fuel lines and hose clips.

Fig 1: Identifying Hose Clips
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Remove filler hose.

Fig 2: Removing Filler Hose
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Unscrew and remove front straps.

Fig 3: Removing Front Straps
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Note rubber mount with spacer bush.

Wide collar on spacer bush faces towards screw head.

Fig 1: Identifying Wide Collar On Spacer Bush Faces Towards Screw Head
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Note washer in suspension strap.

Fig 2: Identifying Washer In Suspension Strap
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Heavily support the fuel tank.

Fig 3: Supporting Fuel Tank
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Unfasten left and right screw.

Fig 4: Unfastening Left And Right Screw
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Note rubber mount with spacer bush.

Wide collar on spacer bush faces towards screw head.

Fig 1: Installing Rubber Mount With Spacer Bush
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Slightly lower the fuel tank and tilt it forward until the lines can reach the upper side of the fuel tank.

Loosen the lines at the upper side of the fuel tank on the left.

Fig 2: Loosing Lines At Upper Side Of Fuel Tank
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Layout of lines:

  1. To carbon canister
  2. To expansion tank
    Fig 3: Identifying Hoses To Carbon Canister And Expansion Tank
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Loosen the ventilation line at the upper side of the fuel tank on the right.

Fig 4: Loosing Ventilation Line At Upper Side Of Fuel Tank
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Lower the fuel tank and remove downwards.

Fig 5: Lower Fuel Tank And Remove Downwards
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Note the rubber supports at the back of the fuel tank.

Fig 1: Installing Rubber Supports At Back Of Fuel Tank
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Note locating wedges with rubber cover on floor assembly.

Fig 1: Identifying Wedges With Rubber Cover On Floor Assembly
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