16 11 030 Removing and installing/replacing fuel tank (gasoline vehicles with US version DMTL): 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:

RIGHT SENSOR UNIT (2)
LEFT SENSOR UNIT (3)

Fig 2: Identifying Vent Line And Sensor Units

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