16 11 060 Removing and installing or replacing fuel filler pipe (N20, N55, N63, N52, S63)

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Recycling

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

Catch and dispose of escaping fuel.

Observe country-specific waste disposal regulations.

IMPORTANT: Ensure adequate ventilation in the workbay!
Avoid skin contact (wear gloves)!
Before starting the engine for the first time:

Fill fuel tank with at least 5 liters of fuel.
Check earth 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 Retaining Strap From Tank Flap

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Release plastic nut (1).

Installation note:

Check plastic nut (1), replace if necessary.

Tightening torque 16 12 2AZ .

Unclip line clip (2).

Release snap fasteners (3).

Release hexagon nut (4).

Installation note:

Tightening torque 16 12 2AZ .

Fig 2: Identifying Plastic Nut, Hexagon Nut And Snap Fasteners

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

Unfasten hose clamp (1).

Installation note:

Check hose clamp, replace if necessary.

Tightening torque 16 12 1AZ .

Remove fuel filler pipe.

Fig 3: Identifying Hose Clamp

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Replacement:

Release ear hose clamp (1).

Installation note:

Replace ear hose clamp

Detach filler hose (2) from fuel filler pipe (3).

Fig 4: Identifying Ear Hose Clamp, Filler Hose And Fuel Filler Pipe

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