Removing and installing or replacing fuel filler pipe (Cooper)

Recycling 

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

Catch and dispose of leakage fuel.

Observe country-specific waste disposal regulations.

Preliminary work needed: 

• Extract FUEL  from fuel tank.
• Open gas cap.
• Remove rear right WHEEL ARCH PANEL (front section).
• Remove rear right UNDERBODY PLANKING

Removal: 

Release hose clamp (1) and detach filling hose (2) from fuel tank.

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Unlock and disconnect snap fastener (1).

Release plastic nut at oil filler pipe.

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Unlock and disconnect snap fastener (1).

Slacken nut (2).

Feed out and remove fuel filler pipe (3).

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Installation: 

Feed in fuel filler pipe (3).

Fit nut (2) and tighten.

Position snap fastener (1) and lock.

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Position snap fastener (1) and lock.

Position plastic nut at oil filler pipe and tighten.

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Mount the fuel filler hose (2) on the fuel tank.

Parts  : Hose clamp

Tighten hose clamp (1).

Tightening torque 16 11 3AZ .

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Required follow-up work: 

• Install rear right WHEEL ARCH PANEL (front section).
• Install rear right UNDERBODY PLANKING