16 11 060 Removing and installing or replacing fuel filler pipe

Recycling

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.

Attention !

Ensure adequate ventilation in the workbay!

Avoid skin contact (wear gloves)!

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Extract FUEL FROM FUEL TANK
Open fuel filler cap.
Remove REAR RIGHT WHEEL ARCH PANEL (front section).
Remove RIGHT TANK COVER

Removal:

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

Fig 1: Hose Clamp And Filling Hose

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Unlock and disconnect snap fastener (1).

Release plastic nut at oil filler pipe.

Fig 2: Snap Fastener

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Unlock and disconnect snap fastener (1).

Slacken nut (2).

Feed out and remove fuel filler pipe (3).

Fig 3: Fuel Filler Pipe, Snap Fastener And Nut

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Installation:

Feed in fuel filler pipe (3).

Fit nut (2) and tighten.

Position snap fastener (1) and lock.

Fig 4: Fuel Filler Pipe, Snap Fastener And Nut

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Position snap fastener (1) and lock.

Position plastic nut at oil filler pipe and tighten.

Fig 5: Snap Fastener

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

Parts: Hose clamp

Tighten hose clamp (1).

Tightening torque 16 11 3AZ .

Fig 6: Hose Clamp And Filling Hose

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