Empty fuel tank on systems with faulty fuel pumps - AR47.10-P-4000GZ
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MODEL 164 without CODE 917 (Gas-tight fuel tank)
Shown on model 164.1
Shown on model 164.1 with USA version, code 494
Fig 2: Emptying Fuel Tank On Systems With Faulty Fuel Pumps - Shown On Model 164.1, USA Version, With Code 494 (1 Of 2)
Fig 3: Emptying Fuel Tank On Systems With Faulty Fuel Pumps - Shown On Model 164.1, USA Version, With Code 494 (2 Of 2)
| 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, open flames or smoking. Pour fuels only into suitable and appropriately marked containers. Wear protective clothing when handling fuel. |
AS47.00-Z-0001-01A | |
| 1 | Open fuel filler flap and filler cap | ||
| 2 | Connect ground line of tank emptying device to vehicle ground | ||
| Draining | |||
| 3 | Pump fuel out of right-hand chamber of fuel tank into the safety container | Fig 4 | |
| Remove/install | |||
| 4 | Fold forward rear seat cushion | ||
| 5 | Lift up sound-deadening mat and place to one side | ||
| 6 | Remove car interface (cell phone) | AR82.70-P-8920GZ | |
| 7 | Unscrew nuts (1) and remove bracket (2) | ||
| 8 | Unscrew nuts (3), swing emergency call system control unit (N123/4) out of the working area and secure | ||
| 9 | Pull GPS antenna splitter (A2/5) upwards from bracket (2), swing out of the working area and secure | ||
| 10 | Remove screws/bolts (5) | ||
| 11 | Remove bracket (2) | ||
| 12 | Disconnect electrical connector (6, 7) | ||
| 13 | Remove SDAR control unit (N87/5) | ||
| 14.1 | Disconnect cap on the left (8) at marked connecting point (9) and remove | For vehicles with left cap (8) |
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| 14.2 | Detach filler neck on fuel tank | For vehicles without left cap (8) Use safety container for collecting the fuel. |
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| 15 | Disconnect feed line (10) | ||
| 16 | Remove fuel tank | For vehicles without left cap (8) | AR47.10-P-4100GZ |
| 17 | Use claw wrench to remove on ring nut (11) | ||
| *BA47.10-P-1004-01J | |||
| Fig 5 | |||
| 18 | Swing fuel level sensor (12) out of the working area and secure | ||
| Draining | |||
| 19 | Pump fuel out of left-hand chamber of fuel tank into the safety container | Fig 4 | |
| 20 | Install in the reverse order | ||
| Filling | |||
| 21 | Pump fuel out of safety container through filler opening into the fuel tank | *BF47.10-P-1001-01F | |
| Fig 4 | |||
| 22 | Screw on filler cap and close fuel filler flap | ||
| 23 | Disconnect ground line of tank emptying device from vehicle ground |
FUEL TANK
| Number | Designation | Model 164.1/8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| BA47.10-P-1004-01J | Ring nut to fuel tank | Nm | 110 |
FUEL TANK CAPACITY
| Number | Designation | Model 164.1/8 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BF47.10-P-1001-01F | Fuel tank capacity | Total filling capacity | Liters | 100 |
| Reserve capacity | Liters | 13 | ||