16 12 440 Replace fuel filler neck breather pipe (diesel fuel)

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove right TANK COVER .
Remove right WHEEL ARCH PANEL .

Unlock and disconnect snap fastener (1).

Installation note:

Make sure the quick-release fastener snaps in correctly.

Fig 1: Identifying Tank Ventilation Line Snap Fastener

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Unlock and disconnect snap fastener (1).

Disengage fuel filler neck breather pipe from holder (2).

Installation note:

Make sure the quick-release fastener snaps in correctly.

Fig 2: Identifying Fuel Filler Neck Breather Pipe Holder And Snap Fastener

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Detach the fuel filler neck breather pipe (2) from the holders (1) and feed through body.

Fig 3: Identifying Fuel Filler Neck Breather Pipe Holders

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