16 11 060 Removing and installing/replacing fuel filler pipe (US vehicles with N51 engines)

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Draw Off Fuel From Fuel Tank 
• Remove Right Wheel Arch Trim
• Lower rear axle

Unhook retaining strap (1) from tank flap.

Open cap and set to one side.

Fig 1: Retaining Strap

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Release hose clip (1) completely and remove clamping ring.

Installation: 

Make sure that filler pipe with clamping ring is installed in correct position. 

Indentation (2) of clamping ring must line up with raised section (3) of tank.

Pin (4) of filler pipe must line up with indentation on clamping ring.

Hose clip (1) must always be replaced.

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

Fig 2: Fuel Tank Hose Clip, Indentation, Raised Section And Pin

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Installation: 

Seal (1) must be replaced.

Attach new seal (1) during installation to filler pipe.

Fig 3: Filler Pipe Seal

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Unlock quick-release fasteners (1) and disconnect vent hoses.

Slacken nut (2).

Fig 4: Vent Hose Quick-Release Fasteners And Nut

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Unscrew nut (1).

Installation: 

For tightening torque refer to 16 12 2AZ in 16 12 FUEL DELIVERY .

Withdraw fuel filler pipe (2) completely out of rubber gaiter at wheel arch and feed out.

Installation: 

Make sure rubber gaiter is correctly seated.

Fig 5: Fuel Filler Pipe And Nut

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Installation: 

Clean contact surface  on body and grounding lead on fuel filler pipe.

Ground connection must be guaranteed.