16 11 030 Removing and installing/replacing fuel tank: Recycling

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Fuel escapes when fuel lines are detached. Have a suitable collecting vessel ready.

Catch and dispose of escaping fuel.

Observe country-specific waste disposal regulations.

IMPORTANT: Ensure adequate ventilation in the workbay!

Avoid skin contact (wear gloves)!

After installation of fuel tank/prior to first engine start-up:

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

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Draw off FUEL from fuel tank
Remove REAR SEAT
Vehicles with comfort seat: Remove right REAR SEAT
Remove rear right WHEEL ARCH PANEL
Remove PROPELLER SHAFT
Remove COMPRESSION STRUT on left and right

For F02 rear air conditioners:

Remove refrigerant lines

Remove sound insulation (1).

Fig 1: Identifying Sound Insulation

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Unscrew nuts (1).

Remove cover for sensor opening (2).

Fig 2: Identifying Sensor Opening And Nuts

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Disconnect plug connection (1).

Disconnect fuel line (2).

If necessary, disconnect fuel line for auxiliary heating.

Installation note:

Check gasket (3), replace if necessary.

Fig 3: Identifying Gasket, Fuel Line And Plug Connection

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Vehicles with outer fuel filter (S1AKA):

Disconnect plug connection (1).

Disconnect fuel lines (2).

Installation note:

Check gasket (3), replace if necessary.

Fig 4: Identifying Gasket, Fuel Line And Plug Connection

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Release plastic nuts (1).

Installation note:

Check plastic nuts (1), replace if necessary.

Tightening torque: see 2AZ in 16 12 FUEL DELIVERY

Fig 5: Identifying Fuel Tank Plastic Nuts

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

Unfasten hose clamp (1).

Installation note:

Check hose clamp (1), replace if necessary.

Tightening torque: see 1AZ in 16 12 FUEL DELIVERY

Release quick-release coupling (2). Detach line.

Detach fuel filler pipe.

Fig 6: Identifying Quick-Release Coupling And Hose Clip

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Installation note:

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

Fig 7: Identifying Fuel Filler Pipe Lines

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Release screws (1).

Installation note:

Tightening torque: see 1AZ in 16 11 FUEL TANK AND MOUNTING PARTS

Fig 8: Identifying Fuel Tank Screws

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IMPORTANT: Secure fuel tank against slipping and falling out.

Heavily support the fuel tank.

Fig 9: Identifying Fuel Tank In Supported Position

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Release screws (1).

Installation note:

Tightening torque: see 2AZ in 16 11 FUEL TANK AND MOUNTING PARTS

Lower fuel tank.

Fig 10: Identifying Fuel Tank Screws

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If necessary, disconnect fuel line for independent heating.

Remove fuel tank.