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Remove/install fuel tank - AR47.10-P-4100GZ

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MODEL 164 with ENGINE 113, 156, 272, 273, 629, 642 

Shown on vehicle with engine 113, 272, 273 

Fig 1: Identifying Fuel Tank Components - Shown On Vehicle With Engine 113, 272, 273
G05258485Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.

Shown on vehicle with engine 629, 642 

Fig 2: Identifying Fuel Tank Components - Shown On Vehicle With Engine 629, 642
G05258486Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.
MODIFICATION NOTES

5.11.09 Cross-reference document for a leak test for vehicles with code (917) Gas-tight fuel tank - added Step 18  
REMOVINGINSTALLING Remove/install    
DANGER 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
DANGER 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 Notes on self-locking nuts and bolts All models AH00.00-N-0001-01A
1 Drain fuel tank (1) Engine 113, 156, 272, 273 with intact fuel pump AR47.10-P-4001GZ 
    Engine 629, 642 and engine 113, 156, 272, 273 with defective fuel pump AR47.10-P-4000GZ 
2 Detach underfloor paneling on fuel tank (1)   AR61.30-P-1001GZ
3 Remove exhaust system at flange connection Engine 113, 156 AR49.10-P-7280GZ
    Engine 272, 273 AR49.10-P-7100GZA
    Engine 629, 642 AR49.10-P-7100GZB
4 Remove propeller shaft   AR41.10-P-0050GZ
5 Remove filler neck (3) from fuel tank (1) IMPORTANT Check filler neck (3) for damage; replace if necessary.  
6.1 Disconnect connection of feed line (7) Vehicles with gasoline engine  
    SPECIAL TOOL Stop plug Fig 3
6.2 Disconnect connection of feed line (7) and return line (8) Vehicles with diesel engine  
    SPECIAL TOOL Stop plug Fig 3
7 Support fuel tank (1) with a transmission jack and a transmission plate    
8 Remove bolts from retaining strap mounts (11) TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA47.10-P-1003-01J 
9 Remove bolts from mounts (12) TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA47.10-P-1002-01J 
10 Remove nut from mount (10) TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA47.10-P-1001-01J 
11 Lower fuel tank (1) slightly    
12.1 Disconnect electrical connectors (4, 5) Vehicles with gasoline engine  
12.2 Disconnect electrical connector (9) Vehicles with diesel engine  
13 Disconnect electrical connector (2) Vehicles with gasoline engine  
14 Remove vent line (6) IMPORTANT Press connection together at pressure areas (arrows) and detach.  
15 Remove fuel tank (1) IMPORTANT Dispose of fuel tank (1) when replacing with new one.  
REFER TO FORMS Disposing fuel tanks   OS47.10-P-0001-01A 
16 Install in the reverse order    
17 Perform basic programming   AR00.19-P-0200GZ
  Check     
18 Inspect fuel system for leaks Only on vehicles with code (917) Gas-tight fuel tank. AP47.00-P-4750TZV 
DANGER Risk of accident  caused by vehicle starting off by itself when engine is running. Risk of injury  caused by contusions and burns from working on the vehicle as it is being started or when the engine is running Secure vehicle to prevent it from starting off by itself.
Wear closed and snug-fitting work clothes.
Do not touch hot or rotating parts.
AS00.00-Z-0005-01A
19 Test run engine and check fuel line for leak-tightness    
FUEL TANK

Number Designation Model 164.1/8
BA47.10-P-1001-01J Self-locking nut, fuel tank to undercarriage Nm 23
BA47.10-P-1002-01J Bolt, fuel tank to undercarriage Nm 23
BA47.10-P-1003-01J Bolt, fuel tank retaining strap to undercarriage Nm 23
Fig 3: Identifying Set Of Stop Plugs (129 589 00 91 00)
G05258487Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.