Remove Fuel Tank

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WARNING: Highly inflammable or explosive materials

Danger of fire or explosion
→ Avoid contact with hot parts or sources of ignition.

→ Use suction to remove ignitable vapors.

→ 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.

WARNING: Toxic substances

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.

Information

Escaping fuel must be soaked up using suitable binding material.
The fuel system must be depressurized before starting work on it.
Only work on the fuel system in well-ventilated rooms.
Any seals that were removed must always be replaced.
Never use sealant containing silicone or silicone spray when the injection system is open. Traces of silicone drawn in by the engine are not combusted and damage the oxygen sensors.

Have suitable aids ready to collect emerging fuel and have suitable stoppers ready for closing off the fuel lines and the relevant connection openings.
Remove cover -1- in the floorpan close to the removed right rear seat.

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Cover in floorpan
Disconnect fuel tank connections.
1. 3.1 Release and disconnect plug-in couplings -1- for the fuel lines.
2. 3.2 Close off fuel lines and connection openings using suitable stoppers.
3. 3.3 Release and disconnect electric plug connections -2- .
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Fuel tank connections in opening in floorpan
Remove protective cover -4- .
1. 4.1 Unscrew fastening screws -3, 2 and 1- .
2. 4.2 Remove protective cover -4- .
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Protective cover for filler tube
Release and disconnect plug-in coupling -1- and collect emerging fuel.

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Fuel tank connection on underbody
Unclip vent line -1- from fuel filler pipe -arrow A- and pull it out of the body -arrow B- .

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Vent line on fuel tank
Unclip hose -1- (-arrow- ).

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Unclipping hose
Remove cap -1- .

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Cap for filling
Remove fuel filler tube -5- .
1. 9.1 Unscrew fastening screws -3, 2 and 1- .
2. 9.2 Disconnect electric plug connection -4- .
3. 9.3 Disconnect fuel filler tube -5- with holders from the body.
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Fuel filler tube
Remove carbon canister line -2- .
1. 10.1 Release and disconnect quick connector -1- .
2. 10.2 Unclip carbon canister line -2- from holders -3- .
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Carbon canister line
Support the fuel tank -1- using a suitable base -2- and transmission jack -3- .

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Supporting fuel tank
Remove fuel tank -4- .
1. 12.1 Unscrew fastening screws -1, 2 and 3- .
2. 12.2 Carefully lower the transmission jack and hold fuel tank -4- with carbon canister line securely.
3. 12.3 Remove the fuel tank -4- and restraining straps -5- from the base.
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Fastening screws for fuel tank