Removing Fuel Tank - Carrera 2
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Overview of the Carrera 2
- Fuel tank
- Union nut
- Sealing ring
- Electric fuel pump
- Fuel level sensor
- Fuel tank cover (protective plate)
- Restraining strap, right
- Restraining strap, left
- Restraining strap, transverse
- Combination screw, M8 x 40
- Filler neck
- Internal Torx screw, M6 x 20
- Holding clamp for filler neck
- Lid
- Sealing ring
- Washer
- Seal
- Remove transverse restraining strap.
Unscrew two M8 screws -2- securing the transverse restraining strap -1- to the body at the left and right.
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Get another person to help you remove and install the fuel tank.
- Remove the fuel tank.
Unclip the two clips -arrows- on the body and lift the fuel tank out of the vehicle with the help of another person. To do this, first tip the fuel tank to the right. Be careful of the tank flange.