16 11 030 Removing and installing/replacing fuel tank filler hose

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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:

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

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Draw off FUEL from fuel tank
Remove rear right WHEEL ARCH TRIM

Release plastic nuts (1).

Installation:

Check plastic nuts (1), replace if necessary.

Tightening torque 16 12 2AZ .

Fig 1: Identifying Plastic Nuts

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IMPORTANT: There may be residual amounts of fuel in the tank.
Catch escaping fuel in a suitable container.

Unfasten hose clip (2).

Installation:

Check hose clamp (2), replace if necessary.

Tightening torque 16 12 1AZ .

Fig 2: Identifying Filler Hose, Quick-Release Coupling, Hose Clamp And Clip

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Release quick-release coupling (1).

Detach fuel filler pipe from filler hose (3).

Release hose clamp (4) and remove filler hose (3).

Installation:

Check hose clamp (4), replace if necessary.

Tightening torque 16 12 1AZ .

Installation:

Make sure lines (1) and (2) are correctly seated in holder.

Fig 3: Identifying Fuel Filler Lines

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