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Installing Fuel Tank

WARNING: Toxic substances 
  • Danger of poisoning or suffocation 
  • Danger of burns to the eyes and skin 

    → Ventilate the work area well.

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Information 

  1. 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.

  2. Right opening

    Information 

    The fuel line must be connected before guiding the fuel tank fully into installation position.

    1. 2.1  Connect the fuel line -4-  and lock it in the holder.
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      Opening on right side

  3. Install plastic covers and side restraining straps. > Tightening torque 33 (24 ftlb.) Nm
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    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.
  4. Fit the tank attachment band, which runs in direction of travel -arrows-  . > Tightening torque 33 (24 ftlb.) Nm 
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    Tank attachment band

  5. Connect and lock two lines -1 and 2-  on the active carbon filter.
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    Filler neck

  6. Replace the line bracket and fit it on the longitudinal member. Clip in lines. > Line bracket 
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    Line bracket

  7. Screw in fastening screws -3-  on the filler neck. > Tightening torque 9 (6.5 ftlb.) Nm 
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    Filler neck

  8. Install cover in the wheel housing and fit cable holder. > Tightening torque 9 (6.5 ftlb.) Nm 
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    Stone guard

  9. Connect cable plug for fuel pump control unit.
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    Connector on fuel pump control unit

  10. Right opening
    1. 10.1  Connect two cable plugs -1 and 2-  .
    2. 10.2  Connect the fuel line -3-  to the fuel tank.
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      Opening on right side

  11. Left opening
    1. 11.1  Connect cable plug.
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      Cable at left opening

  12. 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.
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    Fuel tank openings in body

  13. Screw in two fastening screws and fit rubber sleeve around the tank filler neck. > Tightening torque 9 (6.5 ftlb.) Nm 
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    Tank filler neck

  14. Install the filler flap and screw in the fastening screw on the hook.