16 11 060 Removing And Installing/Replacing Fuel Filler Pipe

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IMPORTANT: After installing fuel filler pipe, check electrical resistance between metal filler bowl and wheel hub.
Measured value approx. 0.6 Ω

Draw off fuel from fuel tank. See 16 00 005 DRAINING AND FILLING FUEL TANK .

Remove rear right wheel . See 36 10 300 REMOVING OR INSTALLING FRONT OR REAR WHEEL .

Remove rear right wheel arch trim.

Observe safety instructions when raising the vehicle.

Release plastic nuts (1).

Installation:

Tightening torque. See FUEL SYSTEM - TIGHTENING TORQUES .

Fig 1: Identifying Plastic Nuts

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Unfasten hose clip (1).

Withdraw fuel filler pipe from connecting hose.

Installation:

Replace hose clip.

Tightening torque. See FUEL SYSTEM - TIGHTENING TORQUES .

Fig 2: Identifying Hose Clip And Fuel Filler Pipe

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Unfasten hose clip (1).

Detach hose from fuel filler pipe.

Release screw (2).

Withdraw fuel filler pipe (3) from rubber sleeve (4).

Installation:

When installing fuel filler pipe, make sure rubber sleeve (4) is correctly seated.

Replace hose clip.

Tightening torque. See FUEL SYSTEM - TIGHTENING TORQUES .

Fig 3: Identifying Hose Clip, Screw, Fuel Filler Pipe And Sleeve

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