Preliminary work

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WARNING: Risk of fire from escaping fuel.

Danger of fatal injury and damage to property.

→ Observe basic safety instructions when working on the fuel system, → 2001AW BASIC SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WHEN WORKING ON THE FUEL SYSTEM .

→ Secure working area.

Attach a clearly visible warning sign to the area of the vehicle on which you are working.

Fig 1: Example Of Warning Sign
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Place protective covers on the vehicle.
Carrera 2:
- Disconnect and remove battery → 270619 REMOVING AND INSTALLING BATTERY - section on "Removing".
- Remove carrier plate for battery. Unscrew four M8 hexagon collar nuts -1- and remove lid. Check seal for damage and replace it if necessary.
  
  Fig 2: Identifying Carrier Plate For Battery
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Carrera 4:
- Disconnect the battery → 2706IN WORK INSTRUCTIONS AFTER DISCONNECTING THE BATTERY .
- Remove luggage compartment cover → 700519 REMOVING AND INSTALLING TRIM PANEL FOR FRONT LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT - section on "Removing".
- Remove cover for tank flange. Unscrew four M6 cap nuts -2- , remove the four washers and lift off the lid. Check seal for signs of damage.
  
  Fig 3: Identifying Cover For Tank Flange
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Watch out for emerging fuel when disconnecting fuel lines. Place a clean cloth on the connection point, then loosen the connection.
Remove fuel level sensor → 201519 REMOVING AND INSTALLING FUEL LEVEL SENSOR - section on "Removing".