Installing Fuel Tank

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• Note direction arrow stamped on the restraining straps and install these in the direction of travel  .

1. Lift the fuel tank using the Master Gear unit elevating platform WE 1206  and carefully guide it into position. Also guide in the degassing tank in the right wheel housing.
2. Right opening

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   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.
      Fig 1: Identifying Fuel Line

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3. Install plastic covers and side restraining straps. → Tightening torque: 33 Nm (24 ft. lb.) 
   Fig 2: Identifying Fuel Tank Mounting Components

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   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, center	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 Nm (24 ft. lb.) 
   Fig 3: Locating Tank Attachment Band

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5. Connect and lock two lines -1 and 2-  on the active carbon filter.
   Fig 4: Identifying Lines

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6. Replace the line bracket and fit it on the longitudinal member. Clip in lines. → Line bracket 
   Fig 5: Identifying Line Bracket

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7. Screw in fastening screws -3-  on the filler neck. → Tightening torque: 9 Nm (6.5 ft. lb.) 
   Fig 6: Identifying Filler Neck Screws

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8. Install cover in the wheel housing and fit cable holder. → Tightening torque: 9 Nm (6.5 ft. lb.) 
   Fig 7: Locating Stone Guard

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9. Connect cable plug for fuel pump control unit.
   Fig 8: Connecting Fuel Pump Control Unit

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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.
       Fig 9: Identifying Fuel Line

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11. Left opening
    1. 11.1. Connect cable plug.
       Fig 10: Connecting Cable Plug

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12. Fit the cover. Then tighten the four fastening nuts → Fuel tank openings in body  . → Tightening torque: 9 Nm (6.5 ft. lb.)  Refit the carpet and secure with double-sided adhesive tape.
    Fig 11: Locating Fuel Tank Covers

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13. Screw in two fastening screws and fit rubber sleeve around the tank filler neck. → Tightening torque: 9 Nm (6.5 ft. lb.) 
    Fig 12: Locating Screws And Rubber Sleeve

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