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.

Have suitable aids ready for collecting emerging fuel.
Have suitable stoppers ready for closing off the line connections.
Remove cover on floorpan -1- .

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Cover on floorpan
Disconnect fuel tank connections.
1. 4.1 Release and disconnect plug-in coupling for the fuel line -1- .
2. 4.2 Collect escaping fuel.
3. 4.3 Close off line connections using suitable stoppers.
4. 4.4 Release and disconnect electric plug connections -2 and 3- .
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Fuel tank connections
Unscrew screws -1 to 3- and remove protective cover -4- .

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Protective cover for filler tube
Loosen fuel tank connection -1- at the underbody.
1. 6.1 Release and disconnect fuel tank connection -1- .
2. 6.2 Collect escaping fuel.
3. 6.3 Close off line connections with stoppers.
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Fuel tank connection on underbody
Unclip fuel tank lines -1 and 2- from retaining clips -3- .

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Fuel tank lines
Cut tie-wrap -1- on fuel filler tube -2- .

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Electric line on fuel filler tube
Unclip hose -1- from the line clip -arrow- .

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Hose
Remove cover -1- .

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Lid
Loosen fuel filler tube -5- .
1. 11.1 Unscrew and remove screws -1 to 3- .
2. 11.2 Release and disconnect electric plug connection -4- .
3. 11.3 Carefully pull head of the filler tube -5- out of the filler flap seal.
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Fuel filler tube
Disconnect carbon canister line -1- .
1. 12.1 Release and disconnect quick connector -2- .
2. 12.2 Release and disconnect electric plug connection -3- .
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Carbon canister line
Support the fuel tank -1- using a suitable base -2- and > VAS 6931 - Transmission and Engine Jack-3- .

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Transmission jack on fuel tank
Remove fuel tank -4- .
1. 14.1 Unscrew and remove screws -1 to 3- .
2. 14.2 Lower the fuel tank -4- on > VAS 6931 - Transmission and Engine Jack and guide it out of the vehicle together with the carbon canister line.
3. 14.3 Remove fuel tank -4- and restraining straps -5- from the base and set it down on a suitable surface.
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Fuel tank screws