16 11 030 Removing and installing or replacing fuel tank (gasoline): Installation

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Note rubber mount with spacer bush.

Wide collar on spacer bush points to screw head.

Fig 1: Locating Rubber Mount With Spacer Bush

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The following components must be modified when the fuel tank is replaced:

Modify vent line (1)
Modify right sensor unit See 1612000 REMOVING AND INSTALLING OR REPLACING FUEL GAUGE SENSOR (GASOLINE, RIGHT) or 1614010 REMOVING AND INSTALLING OR REPLACING FUEL PUMP (GASOLINE) (2)
Modify left sensor unit See 1612001 REMOVING AND INSTALLING OR REPLACING FUEL GAUGE SENSOR (GASOLINE, LEFT) or 1614016 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING FUEL FILTER WITH PRESSURE REGULATOR (3)

Fig 2: Identifying Vent Line And Sensor Units

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