Pump out fuel - AR47.10-P-4001-01PB

	Risk of death caused by vehicle slipping or toppling off the lifting platform.	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

FUEL TANK

Number	Designation		Model 203, 209 without code 494/835	Model 203, 209 with code 494/835	Model 211
BA47.10-P-1003-01E	Ring nut to fuel tank	Nm	85	-	80
BA47.10-P-1008-01E	Screw clamp clamping ring to fuel tank	Nm	-	4	-

Fig 1: Identifying Hose Cutter (000 589 12 28 00)

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Fig 2: Identifying Claw-Type Wrench (203 589 01 07 00)

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Fig 3: Identifying Torque Wrench (001 589 87 21 00)

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Open fuel filler flap and remove tank cap.

2.1 Vehicles without a stationary heater:
Cut off nipple at connection (1) on right fuel tank chamber with a separating knife or sharp side cutting pliers on the broken line.

Do not damage fitting (1) when cutting off. Before cutting off nipple have a suitable drain hose available since fuel leaks out!
2.2 Vehicles with code 228 Stationary heater:
Detach fuel hose at fitting (1).

Before detaching fuel hose have a suitable drain hose available since fuel leaks out!

Fig 4: Cutting Nipple At Connection On Right Fuel Tank Chamber
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3 Mount drain hose (2) on fitting (1) and lead end of hose into safety container (3).
Do not damage the connection (1).
4 Empty right fuel tank chamber via drain hose (2) until fuel level indicator in Instrument cluster shows about "1/2".

Fig 5: Identifying Drain Hose And Safety Container
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5 Detach drain hose (2) from fitting (1) and mount cap (10) with hose clamp (11).
Do not damage the connection (1).

Part no. of closing cap (10): A000 987 97 45

Part no. of hose clamp (11): N900 288 010 001

Fig 6: Identifying Cap And Hose Clamp
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6 Vehicles without code P98 Black Series: remove felt cover under the rear seat cushion (4).
7 Remove bolts and right cap (5) over fuel pump.

Fig 7: Identifying Right Cap And Rear Seat Cushion
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8 Engine 156: unlock and disconnect electrical connector for fuel pumped.
9.1 Model 203, 209 without code 494 USA version or code 835 South Korea version: remove ring nut (7) with claw wrench (6).
Installation: Replace sectional sealing ring for ring nut (7). Marking on fuel level sensor and fuel tank must be aligned.

Fig 8: Removing Ring Nut
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9.2 Model 203, 209 with code 494 USA version or code 835 South Korea version: Loosen screw clamp (12) and carefully force apart clamping ring (13) and take off.
Installation: Mount clamping ring (13) with screw clamp (12) as shown and tighten screw clamp (12) with torque wrench (020) and flexible extension (010)
10 Swivel out fuel level sensor or locating cover from fuel tank.

Fig 9: Tightening Screw Clamp
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11 Lead extraction hose (8) into right fuel tank chamber and extract fuel using the tank emptying device.
Connect ground cable (9) of tank emptying device to vehicle in order to avoid electrostatic charge and arcing.

Observe manufacturer's operating instructions and notes.
12 Push extraction hose (8) over transfer duct in left fuel tank chamber.
13 Extract fuel from left chamber.
Alter position of extraction hose (8) a number of times to achieve full extraction of fuel.
14 Install in the reverse order.

Fig 10: Identifying Extraction Hose And Ground Cable
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