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Fuel tank: Dismantling

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Fig 1: Illustration For Steps 4-6
G03576284Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.
  1. Drain the fuel from the tank, refer to DRAINING THE FUEL TANK .
  2. Place the car on a lift. Make sure the rear right-hand lift-arm pad is placed as far out as possible to facilitate the work.
  3. Raise the car.
  4. Detach the rubber hoses and breather line from the tank and plug the tank. Use special tool no. 83 94 777.
  5. Remove the plastic cover on the fuel filter, 2 screws, and undo the clamp securing the fuel filter.
  6. Support the tank with a column lift and then undo the nuts on the tank straps.

    Unhook the straps.

  7. Carefully lower the tank, right-hand side first, until the top becomes visible.
    Fig 2: Illustration For Steps 8-9
    G03576285Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.
    IMPORTANT: Detach the fuel lines from the snap fasteners on the tank and body without bending or breaking them.
  8. Unplug the electrical connector to the fuel pump.
  9. Detach the delivery and return lines from the fuel pump.
  10. Lower the tank to working height.
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