16 11 060 Removing and installing or replacing fuel filler pipe: Notes

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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)!
Before starting the engine for the first time:

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
Remove REAR RIGHT WHEEL ARCH TRIM

Unhook retaining strap (1) from tank flap.

Open cap and set to one side.

Fig 1: Identifying Tank Flap Retaining Strap

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Release plastic nut (1).

Installation:

Check plastic nut (1), replace if necessary.

Tightening torque 16 12 2AZ .

Unclip line holder (2).

Release hexagon nut (3).

Installation:

Tightening torque 16 12 2AZ .

Release quick-release coupling (4).

Fig 2: Identifying Quick Release Coupling, Line Holder And Nuts

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Unclip line (1).

Installation:

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

Fig 3: Identifying Fuel Filler Lines

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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 (1).

Installation:

Check hose clamp, replace if necessary.

Tightening torque 16 12 1AZ .

Release quick-release coupling (2).

Remove fuel filler pipe.

Fig 4: Identifying Fuel Tank Hose Clip And Quick-Release Coupling

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