Necessary preliminary tasks

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DRAW OFF FUEL FROM FUEL TANK
Remove REAR RIGHT WHEEL ARCH TRIM
Lower rear axle See 3331503 LOWERING/RAISING REAR AXLE CARRIER (SPECIAL TOOL SWZ00-2040) or 3331503 LOWERING/RAISING REAR AXLE CARRIER (UNIVERSAL LIFTER)

Unhook retaining strap (1) from tank flap.

Open cap and set to one side.

Fig 1: Identifying Tank Flap Retaining Strap

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IMPORTANT: There may still be residual amounts of fuel in the tank.
Catch and dispose of escaping fuel.

Unfasten hose clip (1).

Detach fuel filler hose from fuel filler pipe.

Installation:

Replace hose clip.

Tightening torque 16 12 1AZ .

Fig 2: Identifying Hose Clip

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Unlock quick-release fastener (1) and detach vent hose (2).

Unscrew nut (3).

Fig 3: Identifying Nuts, Fastener And Vent Hose

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Unscrew nuts (1).

Installation:

Tightening torque 16 12 2AZ .

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

Installation:

Make sure rubber cup fits correctly.

Fig 4: Identifying Nuts

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Installation:

Clean contact surface on body and earth cable on fuel filler pipe.

Ground connection must be guaranteed.