Empty / fill fuel tank - AR47.10-P-4001GZ

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MODEL 164 with ENGINES 113, 156, 272, 273

Shown on engine 113

Fig 1: Identifying Fuel Tank Cap And Service Valve - Shown On Engine 113

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Shown on engine 272

Fig 2: Identifying Fuel Tank Cap And Service Valve - Shown On Engine 272

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Shown on engine 273

Fig 3: Identifying Fuel Tank Cap And Service Valve - Shown On Engine 273

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Shown on model 164.1

Fig 4: Identifying Fuel Tank Locks, Cover, Jumper Cable, Fuel Pump Relay, Load Compartment Fuse And Relay Box - Shown On Model 164.1

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Shown on model 164.195

Fig 5: Identifying Fuel System Control Unit (FSCU)

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	Remove/install
	Risk of explosion caused by fuel igniting, risk of poisoning caused by inhaling and swallowing fuel and 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
	Risk of injury caused by fingers being pinched or crushed when removing, installing or aligning hoods, doors, trunk lids, tailgates or sliding roof.	Keep body parts and limbs well clear of moving parts.	AS00.00-Z-0011-01A
1	Open fuel filler flap and filler cap	so that there is no vacuum in the fuel tank when pumping out the fuel.
2	Removes strut tower brace	Model 164.8 with engine 273 Remove strut tower brace at spring dome mounts.	AR62.30-P-2500GY
3	Remove upper engine cover	Engine 156.980: Do not tilt front engine cover but instead pry off vertically from above otherwise retaining lugs could break off.
4	Pull off air hose via service valve (2)	Engine 273
5	Unscrew the cap (1) from service valve (2)
6	Screw on pressure hose at service valve (2) and release fuel pressure	Use safety tank for collecting the fuel.
		Pressure hose	Fig 7
7	Turn locks (3) in direction of arrow (A) and remove cover (4) from side cover for load compartment (arrow B)
8	Unfold rear bench seat and change cover	As of model year 2009
9.1	Pull out the fuel pump relay (F4kO)	Up to model year 2009
9.2	Remove FSCU (N118) and detach connector (1s) from connection (1d)	As of model year 2009 Observe lower retaining lug.
10	Install in the reverse order
	Draining
11.1	Bridge plug contact 3 (arrow C) and plug contact 5 (arrow D) from fuel pump relay (F4kO) and empty fuel tank	Up to model year 2009 If fuel cannot be pumped off because of a defective fuel pump:
		Empty fuel tank on systems with faulty fuel pumps MODEL 164 with ENGINE 113, 156, 272, 273 with CODE 917 (Gas-tight fuel tank)	AR47.10-P-4000GZH
		Empty fuel tank on systems with faulty fuel pumps MODEL 164 with ENGINE 113, 156, 272, 273 without CODE 917 (Gas-tight fuel tank)	AR47.10-P-4000GZ
		Use safety container to catch the fuel; observe filling capacity of the safety container.
11.2	Connect plug connector 3 (3m) with cable (1m) and plug connector 4 (4p) with cable (1p) so that the fuel pump id actuated and the fuel tank is emptied	As of model year 2009 If fuel cannot be pumped off because of a defective fuel pump:
		Empty fuel tank on systems with faulty fuel pumps MODEL 164 with ENGINE 113, 156, 272, 273 with CODE 917 (Gas-tight fuel tank)	AR47.10-P-4000GZH
		Empty fuel tank on systems with faulty fuel pumps MODEL 164 with ENGINE 113, 156, 272, 273 without CODE 917 (Gas-tight fuel tank)	AR47.10-P-4000GZ
		Use safety container to catch the fuel; observe filling capacity of the safety container.
		Line routing: - cable (1m) at ground point - cable (1p) at circuit 30 for cargo area fuse and relay box (F4)
		Electrical connection kit cable adapter 11
		Electrical connection kit	Fig 6
	Filling
12	Earth the Suction Master	The grounding prevents an electrostatic charge.
13	Using the Suction Master, pump fuel from safety container through filler neck into fuel tank	Pay attention to manufacturer's operating instructions and notes.
		Fuel tank capacity	*BF47.10-P-1001-01F
		Evacuation hose	Fig 8
14	Close filler cap and fuel filler flap
15	Remove the Suction Master grounding terminal

FUEL TANK CAPACITY

Number	Designation			Model 164.1/8
BF47.10-P-1001-01F	Fuel tank capacity	Total filling capacity	Liters	100
BF47.10-P-1001-01F	Fuel tank capacity	Reserve capacity	Liters	13

Fig 6: Identifying Electrical Connection Kit (220 589 00 99 00)

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Fig 7: Identifying Pressure Hose (119 589 04 63 00)

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Fig 8: Identifying Suction Hose (168 589 00 90 00)

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