16 11 060 Removing and installing or replacing fuel filler pipe (petrol/gasoline)

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Recycling

Fuel escapes when fuel lines are detached.

Have a suitable collecting container ready.

Catch and dispose of escaping fuel.

Observe country-specific waste-disposal regulations.

IMPORTANT: Ensure adequate ventilation in the place of work!
Avoid skin contact (wear gloves)!
Before starting the engine for the first time:

Fill fuel tank with at least 5 litres of fuel.
Check ground connection at fuel filler neck to body for continuity. If necessary, clean contact surface between body and fuel filler pipe screw connection.

Necessary preliminary tasks

Draw off FUEL from fuel tank.
Remove REAR RIGHT WHEEL ARCH TRIM .

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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Release plastic nut (1).

Installation:

Check plastic nut (1), replace if necessary.

Tightening torque 16 12 2AZ .

Unclip line holder (2).

Release hexagon nut (3).

Installation:

Tightening torque 16 12 2AZ .

Release quick-release coupling (4).

Fig 2: Identifying Line Holder, Quick-Release Coupling, Plastic Nut And Hexagon Nut

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Unclip line (1).

Installation:

Make sure lines (1) and (2) are correctly seated in holder.

Fig 3: Identifying Fuel Lines

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IMPORTANT: There may be residual amounts of fuel in the tank!
Catch escaping fuel in a suitable container.

Unfasten hose clip (1).

Installation:

Check hose clamp, replace if necessary.

Tightening torque 16 12 1AZ .

Fig 4: Identifying Quick-Release Coupling And Hose Clip

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Release quick-release coupling (2).

Remove fuel filler pipe.

Replacement

Unfasten hose clip (1).

Installation:

Check hose clamp, replace if necessary.

Tightening torque 16 12 1AZ .

Detach filler hose (2) from fuel filler pipe (3).

Fig 5: Identifying Fuel Filler Pipe, Filler Hose And Hose Clip

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