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16 11 071 Replacing rubber sleeve between fuel filler pipe and fuel tank

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IMPORTANT: Before starting the engine for the first time:
  • Check ground connection at fuel filler neck to body for continuity. If necessary, clean contact surface between body and fuel filler pipe screw connection.
  • Fill fuel tank with min. 5 l fuel.

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

Loosen hose clamps (1).

Detach rubber sleeve first from fuel filler pipe and then from fuel tank.

Installation: 

For tightening torque refer to 16 11 3AZ in 16 11 FUEL TANK AND MOUNTING PARTS .

Fig 1: Identifying Fuel Filler Pipe Clamps
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