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 rear right wheel arch trim  . See 51 71 041 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING REAR LEFT OR RIGHT WHEEL ARCH COVER (CONVERTIBLE) or 51 71 041 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING REAR LEFT OR RIGHT WHEEL ARCH COVER (COUPE) .
• Lower rear axle  . See 33 31 503 LOWERING/RAISING REAR AXLE CARRIER (SPECIAL TOOL SWZ00-2040) .

Unhook retaining strap (1) from tank flap.

Open cap and set to one side.

Fig 1: Identifying 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.

Tightening torque 16 11 3AZ, see 16 11 FUEL TANK AND MOUNTING PARTS .

Fig 2: Identifying Hose Clip And Pin

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Installation: 

Seal (1) must be replaced.

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

Fig 3: Identifying Seal

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

Slacken nut (2).

Fig 4: Identifying Quick-Release Fasteners And Slacken Nut

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Unscrew nut (1).

Installation: 

Tightening torque 16 12 2AZ, see 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: Identifying 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.