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Remove/install fuel tank - AR47.10-P-4100D: Notes

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MODEL 124, 129, 140 

Shown on model 124 sedan/coupe4 

Fig 1: Identifying Fuel Tank Remove/Install Components (Model 129 Sedan/Coupe4)
G04686331Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.
REMOVINGINSTALLING Remove/Install     
DANGER Risk of explosion  caused by fuel igniting, risk of poisoning  caused by inhaling and swallowing fuel as well as risk of injury to eyes and skin caused by contact with fuel. No fire, sparks, naked flames or smoking. Pour fuels only into suitable and appropriately marked containers.
Wear protective clothing when handling fuel.
AS47.00-Z-0001-01A 
1 Empty fuel tank, fill.   AR47.10-P-4001B
    FLUID SPECIFICATION *BF47.10-P-1001-01A 
2 Remove trim panel of fuel tank as well as left and right side trim panel of trunk    
3 Dismount fuel hose on the suction side (53), fuel return hose (74) and vent line (76/1) IMPORTANT Collect remaining fuel, seal connections  
    SPECIAL TOOL Fig 2
    TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA47.10-P-1004-01B 
4 Take out fuel tanks (75) Model ↓  
    Model 124.008/02/032/052 AR47.10-P-4100-01DA
    Model 124.088/092 AR47.10-P-4100-01DB
    Model 124.066 AR47.10-P-4100-01DC
    Model 129 AR47.10-P-4100-01DD
    Model 140 AR47.10-P-4100-01DE 
5 Check sound insulation strip (75/5) If necessary replace. Stick on sound insulation strip (self-adhesive).  
6 Remove fuel strainer (26) Clean and check reusability  
    TORQUE SPECIFICATION
IMPORTANT The splash bowl in the fuel tank is secured against turning with 2 pins. It is attached together with the fuel strainer (26)
*BA47.10-P-1001-01B 
7 Replace O-ring (26/1) Oil to facilitate installation  
8 Install in the reverse order    
9 Dispose of fuel tank   OS47.10-P-0001-01A 
TORQUE SPECIFICATION FUEL TANK

Number Designation Model 124.008/019/022/028/029/031/032/040/042/051/052/091 Model 124.079/082/088/092 Model 124.034/036/06
BA47.10-P-1001-01B Fuel strainer in fuel tank Nm 40 40 40
BA47.10-P-1002-01B Self-locking nut to U rail of fuel tank Nm - 30 -
BA47.10-P-1004-01B Fuel hose with connection fitting to fuel strainer Nm 30 30 30
TORQUE SPECIFICATION FUEL TANK

Number Designation Model 129 Model 140
BA47.10-P-1001-01B Fuel strainer in fuel tank Nm 40 40
BA47.10-P-1004-01B Fuel hose with connection fitting to fuel strainer Nm 30 30
FLUID SPECIFICATION FUEL TANK

Number Designation Model 124.008/019/022/028/029/032/040/042/052 Model 124.07/08/09 Model 124.034/036 Model 124 with large tank capacity code 915
BF47.10-P-1001-01A Fuel tank capacity Total capacity Liters 70 72 90 90
Reserve capacity Liters 9 9 11 11.5
FLUID SPECIFICATION FUEL TANK

Number Designation Model 124.06 Model 129 Model 140 without code 282a or code 308 Model 140 with code 282a or code 308
BF47.10-P-1001-01A Fuel tank capacity Total capacity Liters 70 80 100 90
Reserve capacity Liters 11 10 12.5 12.5
Fig 2: Identifying Ring Wrench Socket (000 589 71 03 00)
G04686332Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.