Necessary preliminary tasks

• DRAW OFF FUEL FROM FUEL TANK 
• Remove GUIDE TUBE FOR HANDBRAKE CABLES
• Remove left and right ram-air lips
• Remove rear seat bench  See 5226005 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING REAR SEAT (THROUGH-LOADING) or 5224005 REMOVING AND INSTALLING OR REPLACING REAR SEAT
• Remove left and right UNDERBODY COVER
• Partially detach underbody panelling

Release screws (1) and remove cover (2) from left and right sides of fuel tank.

Fig 1: Identifying Release Screws And Cover

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Disconnect plug connection (1).

Unlock quick-release fastener and detach vent line (2).

Fig 2: Identifying Plug Connection And Vent Line

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Disconnect lower fuel feed line at union nut (1).

Installation: 

Tightening torque 16 12 3AZ .

Fig 3: Identifying Hexagon Head And Union Nut

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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) on 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 .

Fig 4: 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 5: Identifying Seal

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Heavily support the fuel tank.

Fig 6: Identifying Fuel Tank With Support

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Unfasten nut.

Installation: 

Replace self-locking nut.

Tightening torque, 16 11 1AZ .

Fig 7: Replacing Self Locking Nut

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Release screws for tightening straps on left and right and remove tightening straps.

Installation: 

Tightening torque 16 11 2AZ .

Fig 8: Releasing Screws And Remove Tightening Straps

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