Installing Fuel Tank
- Danger of poisoning or suffocation
- Danger of burns to the eyes and skin
→ Ventilate the work area well.
→ Never ingest or inhale.
→ Read specific information on the Hazard Sheet.
→ Wear personal protective gear.
→ Do not smoke, eat or drink in the work area.
- Danger of fire or explosion
→ Avoid contact with hot parts or sources of ignition.
→ Use suction to remove ignitable vapours.
→ Attach warning sign in a clearly visible position.
→ Contain leaked media using non-flammable absorbent material and put it in a container designed for this purpose for disposal in accordance with local requirements.
→ Secure collection containers/vessels to prevent them from tipping over.
Information
- Note direction arrow stamped on the restraining straps and install these in the direction of travel.
- Lift the fuel tank using the > VAS 6832 - Master Gear unit elevating platform and carefully guide it into position.
Also guide in the degassing tank in the right wheel housing.
- Right opening
Information
The fuel line must be connected before guiding the fuel tank fully into installation position.
- Install plastic covers and side restraining straps. > Tightening torque 33 (24 ftlb.) Nm
Fuel tank mount
No. Designation Qty. Removal Installation Fuel tank 1 Do not damage fuel tank and connected lines. Lines cannot be replaced individually. Do not damage fuel tank and connected lines. Lines cannot be replaced individually. -2- Restraining strap, front left 1 Before releasing the restraining straps, make sure that the tank cannot fall down. The direction of travel arrow must be pointing forward. -3- Fastening screw, M8 x 25 10 -4- Plastic covers, left 2 -5- Plastic cover, right 1 -6- Restraining strap, rear right 1 Before releasing the restraining straps, make sure that the tank cannot fall down. The direction of travel arrow must be pointing forward. -7- Restraining strap, front right 1 Before releasing the restraining straps, make sure that the tank cannot fall down. The direction of travel arrow must be pointing forward. -8- Restraining strap, centre 1 The direction of travel arrow must be pointing forward. -9- Restraining strap, rear left 1 Before releasing the restraining straps, make sure that the tank cannot fall down. The direction of travel arrow must be pointing forward. - Fit the tank attachment band, which runs in direction of travel -arrows-
. > Tightening torque 33 (24 ftlb.) Nm
Tank attachment band
- Connect and lock two lines -1 and 2-
on the active carbon filter.
Filler neck
- Replace the line bracket and fit it on the longitudinal member. Clip in lines. > Line bracket
Line bracket
- Screw in fastening screws -3-
on the filler neck. > Tightening torque 9 (6.5 ftlb.) Nm
Filler neck
- Install cover in the wheel housing and fit cable holder. > Tightening torque 9 (6.5 ftlb.) Nm
Stone guard
- Connect cable plug for fuel pump control unit.
Connector on fuel pump control unit
- Right opening
- Left opening
- Fit the cover. Then tighten the four fastening nuts > Fuel tank openings in body
. > Tightening torque 9 (6.5 ftlb.) Nm
Refit the carpet and secure with double-sided adhesive tape.
Fuel tank openings in body
- Screw in two fastening screws and fit rubber sleeve around the tank filler neck. > Tightening torque 9 (6.5 ftlb.) Nm
Tank filler neck
- Install the filler flap and screw in the fastening screw on the hook.