Remove/install filler neck of fuel tank - AR47.10-P-7541GZ

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MODEL 164

Fig 1: Identifying Filler Neck Of Fuel Tank Components - Shown On Model 164.1 (1 Of 4)

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Shown on model 164.1

Fig 2: Identifying Filler Neck Of Fuel Tank Components - Shown On Model 164.1 (2 Of 4)

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Fig 3: Identifying Filler Neck Of Fuel Tank Components - Shown On Model 164.1 (3 Of 4)

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Shown on model 164.1

Fig 4: Identifying Filler Neck Of Fuel Tank Components - Shown On Model 164.1 (4 Of 4)

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Shown on model 164.1

	Remove/install
	Risk of death caused by vehicle slipping or toppling off of the vehicle lift	Align vehicle between columns of vehicle lift and position four support plates at vehicle lift support points specified by vehicle manufacturer.	AS00.00-Z-0010-01A
	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. Only pour fuels into suitable and appropriately marked containers. Wear protective clothing when handling fuel.	AS47.00-Z-0001-01A
	Notes on self-locking nuts and bolts	All models	AH00.00-N-0001-01A
1	Remove tank recess		AR88.60-P-2000GZ
2	Remove seal boot (1) by pushing it off its mount	Check seal boot (1) for signs of damage and replace if required. Installation: Ensure seal boot (1) is correctly seated.
3	Raise vehicle using two-post lift	Raise half way.	AR00.60-P-1000GZ
		Two-post lift, refer to GOTIS http://gotis.aftersales.daimlerchrysler.com
4	Remove right rear wheel
	Remove/install wheels, rotate if necessary		AP40.10-P-4050Z
5	Remove right fender liner from rear fender		AR88.10-P-1400GZ
6	Unclip vent line to activated charcoal filter (3) from retaining clip (4)
7	Disconnect connection piece for vent line to activated charcoal filter (5)	Press connection together at the press points and detach.
8	Unscrew nuts (6)
9	Unscrew nut for ground line (7) and detach ground line from body
10	Unscrew nut (8) and detach vent line (9) from body
11	Unscrew nut (10) and detach filler neck (2) from body
12	Raise vehicle using two-post lift	Raise vehicle to full height.	AR00.60-P-1000GZ
		Two-post lift, refer to GOTIS http://gotis.aftersales.daimlerchrysler.com
13	Detach exhaust system located behind fuel tank (17)	Model 164.8 with engine 113, 156	AR49.10-P-7280GZ
		Model 164.8 with engine 272, 273	AR49.10-P-7100GZA
		Model 164.8 with engine 629, 642	AR49.10-P-7100GZB
14	Unbolt propeller shaft at rear axle differential	Model 164.8	AR41.10-P-0050GZ
15	Unscrew heat shield from fuel tank (17)	Model 164.8.
16	Unscrew nut (11) and detach vent line (9) from body	On model 164.8, unscrew two nuts (11).
17	Disconnect connection piece for vent line (12)	Press connection together at the press points and detach.
18	Unscrew nuts (13)
19	Remove bolts (14) and remove trim (15)
20	Release clip (16) and detach filler neck (2) from fuel tank (17)
21	Lower vehicle on two-post lift	Raise half way.	AR00.60-P-1000GZ
		Two-post lift, refer to GOTIS http://gotis.aftersales.daimlerchrysler.com
22	Lower filler neck (2) down and take it out of wheel well top first	Installation: Center top of filler neck (2) in the opening.
23	Install in the reverse order