Remove/install upper tank cover - AR64.20-P-1080W

MODEL 172 

Fig 1: Identifying Upper Tank Cover Remove/Install Components

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	Removing
	Risk of injury  caused by scraping or cutting body parts on sharp vehicle parts	Always wear protective gloves when working on or near sharp and non-deburred vehicle parts. Deburr repair panels.	AS00.00-Z-0017-01A
	Risk of fire and explosion caused by machining/treating magnesium components	Keep away from ignition sources and open flames.	AS60.00-Z-0006-01R
	Information on machining/treating magnesium components		AH60.00-P-0023-01R
1	Remove paneling in luggage compartment		AR68.30-P-4600W
2	Remove cover over tank cover.
3	Detach equipment bridge and lay back toward rear
4	Loosen bolts (1) and bolts (2) on tank cover and remove
5	Remove tank cover
	Install
6	Install tank cover	When installing tank cover the vehicle should be positioned on its wheels
7	Position tank cover (2) and tighten bolts (1).
8	Tighten bolts (1) and (2) on tank cover	Observe tightening procedure, see: ↓
		Tightening plan for tank cover	AR64.20-P-1080-01W
		Bolt, upper tank cover to Vario roof cross member	*BA47.10-P-1009-01B
		Bolt, tank cover to floor cross member	*BA47.10-P-1010-01B
9	Position and fasten equipment bridge
10	Install cover over tank cover.
11	Install paneling in luggage compartment		AR68.30-P-4600W

FUEL TANK

Number	Designation		Model 172
BA47.10-P-1009-01B	Bolt, upper tank cover to Vario roof cross member	Nm	10
BA47.10-P-1010-01B	Bolt, tank cover to floor cross member	Nm	10