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Necessary preliminary tasks

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IMPORTANT: There may still be residual amounts of fuel in the tank.
Catch and dispose of escaping fuel.
If necessary, draw off residual amount of fuel via filler hose.

Loosen hose clamps (1).

Detach rubber sleeve first from fuel filler pipe and then from fuel tank.

Installation: 

Tightening torque 16 11 3AZ .

Fig 1: Identifying Hose Clamps
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