Installing Fuel Tank

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Carefully guide in the fuel tank to prevent damage to both paintwork and PVC seams. When guiding the filler head into the filler flap seal, make sure not to damage the seal or press it out of the body.

1. Install fuel tank -4-  .

   Installation is performed in reverse order to removal.

   Fit fastening screws -1 and 2-  and tighten to > Tightening torque 20 Nm (15 ftlb.)  .

   Fit fastening screws -3-  and tighten to > Tightening torque 20 Nm (15 ftlb.)  .

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   Fastening screws for fuel tank

2. Fit carbon canister line -2-  .
   1. 2.1 Installation is performed in reverse order to removal.

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   Carbon canister line

3. Fit fuel filler tube -5-  .
   1. 3.1 Position fuel filler tube -5-  with holders in the body.
   2. 3.2 Fit fastening screws -1, 2, 3-  .

      Observe specified tightening sequence for fastening screws -1, 2, 3-  .

      Tighten fastening screws -1, 2, 3-  to > Tightening torque 8 Nm (6 ftlb.)  until secure.

   3. 3.3 Connect electric plug connection -4-  .

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   Fuel filler tube

4. Fit cap -1-  .

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   Cap for filling

5. Clip in the hose.
6. Connect plug-in coupling for fuel line.
7. Attach vent line in the body and clip it onto the fuel filler tube.
8. Install protective cover -4-  .
   1. 8.1 Position protective cover -4-  .
   2. 8.2 Fit fastening screws -1, 2, 3-  .

      Observe specified tightening sequence for fastening screws -1, 2, 3-  .

      Tighten fastening screws -1, 2, 3-  to > Tightening torque 8 Nm (6 ftlb.)  until secure.

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      Protective cover for filler tube

9. Connect fuel tank connections.
   1. 9.1 Remove stoppers from the fuel lines and connection openings.
   2. 9.2 Connect plug-in coupling -1-  for fuel lines.
   3. 9.3 Connect electric plug connections -2-  .

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      Fuel tank connections in opening in floorpan

10. Install cover -1-  in the floorpan.
    1. 10.1 Position cover -1-  for fitting in the floorpan according to the marking -2-  over groove -3-  .

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       Marking on cover and groove in floorpan

    2. 10.2 Install cover -1-  in floorpan.

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    Cover in floorpan