16 11 060 Removing and installing/replacing fuel filler pipe

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IMPORTANT: After installing fuel filler pipe, check electrical resistance between metal filler bowl and wheel hub.
Measured value approx. 0.6 Ω

Draw off fuel from fuel tank. Refer to 16 00 005 Draining and filling fuel tank .

Remove rear right wheel. Refer to 36 10 300 REMOVING OR INSTALLING FRONT OR REAR WHEEL .

Remove rear right wheel arch trim. See 51 71... REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING FRONT BOTTOM RIGHT WHEEL ARCH TRIM

Observe safety instructions on raising the vehicle. Refer to 00..... LIFTING VEHICLE WITH A LIFTING PLATFORM .

Release plastic nuts (1).

Fig 1: Releasing Plastic Nuts

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Installation:

Tightening torque 16 12 11AZ. Refer to FUEL SUPPLY SYSTEM - TIGHTENING TORQUES .

Unfasten hose clip (1).

Fig 2: Disconnecting Hose Clip

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Withdraw fuel filler pipe from connecting hose.

Installation:

Replace hose clip.

Tightening torque 16 12 10AZ. Refer to FUEL SUPPLY SYSTEM - TIGHTENING TORQUES .

Unfasten hose clip (1).

Detach hose from fuel filler pipe.

Release screw (2).

Fig 3: Releasing Screw

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Withdraw fuel filler pipe (3) from rubber sleeve (4).

Installation:

When installing fuel filler pipe, make sure rubber sleeve (4) is correctly seated.

Replace hose clip.

Tightening torque 16 12 10AZ. Refer to FUEL SUPPLY SYSTEM - TIGHTENING TORQUES .