Removing and installing fuel expansion tank (models with skibag) - RA47LH1048021X(47-8021)

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Operation No. of operation texts and operation values or standard texts and flat rates:

47 -8021

Fig 1: Identifying Fuel Expansion Tank Remove/Install Components

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Pay attention to safety precautions!
Ground cable at battery	disconnect, connect.
Pressure in fuel tank	release by taking off fuel filler cap, fitting on.
Skibag (34)	pull out of skibag mount, insert. To do this, release locks (arrows), engage.
Bolts (25)	unscrew, screw in.
Skibag mount (28)	release and pull out of the front mount (27), fit together and insert in mount.
Fuel tank trim as well as right side trim of trunk	release and pull out, fit together and insert.
Fuel hoses (75)	detach at fuel expansion tank (76), fit on. To do this, slacken hose straps, attach.
	If fuel tank is full, pump out about 8 liters.
Nut (arrow)	unscrew, screw in.
Fuel expansion tank (76)	pull out, insert. Release vent lines (77, 78), if necessary, clip into place.
	Do not kink vent line.