16 11 071 Replacing rubber sleeve between fuel filler pipe and fuel tank

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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.

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Draw off FUEL FROM FUEL TANK
Remove UNDERBODY PANELLING on right
Remove rear right WHEEL ARCH TRIM

Unclip line holder (1).

Slacken nut (2).

Installation:

Check plastic nut (2), replace if necessary.

Tightening torque: 16 12 2AZ .

Fig 1: Identifying Fuel Tank Line Holder And Nut

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

Loosen hose clamps (1).

Detach rubber sleeve first from fuel filler pipe and then from fuel tank.

Installation:

Tightening torque: 16 11 3AZ .

Fig 2: Identifying Fuel Tank Hose Clamps

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