16 11 060 Removing And Installing Or Replacing Fuel Filler Pipe

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Recycling

Fuel escapes when fuel lines are detached. Have a suitable collecting container ready.

Catch and dispose of escaping fuel.

Observe country-specific waste-disposal regulations.

IMPORTANT: Ensure adequate ventilation in the place of work!
Avoid skin contact (wear gloves)!
After installation of fuel tank/prior to first engine start-up:

Fill fuel tank with at least 5 liters of fuel.
Check ground connection at fuel filler neck to body for continuity. If necessary, clean contact surface between body and fuel filler pipe screw connection.

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Draw off fuel from fuel tank . See 16 00 005 DRAINING AND FILLING FUEL TANK .
Remove rear right wheel arch trim . For Convertible models, see 51 71 041 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING REAR LEFT OR RIGHT WHEEL ARCH COVER . For Coupe models, see 51 71 041 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING REAR LEFT OR RIGHT WHEEL ARCH COVER .
Lower rear axle . See 33 31 503 LOWERING/RAISING REAR AXLE CARRIER (UNIVERSAL LIFTER) .

Unhook retaining strap (1) from tank flap.

Open cap and set to one side.

Fig 1: Unhooking Retaining Strap From Tank Flap

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IMPORTANT: There may still be residual amounts of fuel in the tank.

Catch and dispose of escaping fuel.

Unfasten hose clip (1).

Detach fuel filler hose from fuel filler pipe.

Installation:

Replace hose clip.

Tightening torque, see 16 12 1AZ in 16 12 FUEL DELIVERY .

Fig 2: Identifying Hose Clamp

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Unlock quick-release fastener (1) and detach vent hose (2).

Unscrew nut (3).

Fig 3: Identifying Quick-Release Fastener, Vent Hose And Nut

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Unscrew nuts (1).

Installation:

Tightening torque, see 16 12 2AZ in 16 12 FUEL DELIVERY .

Withdraw fuel filler pipe (2) completely out of rubber gaiter at wheel arch and feed out.

Installation:

Make sure rubber gaiter is correctly seated.

Fig 4: Identifying Fuel Filler Pipe With Nuts

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Installation:

Clean contact surface on body and grounding lead on fuel filler pipe.

Ground connection must be guaranteed.