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To fit

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Fig 1: Illustration For Steps 2 & 4
G03576355Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.
  1. Place the tank on a column lift, for example.
  2. Fit the fuel connections and protective cover and connect the cables to the fuel pump and tank pressure sensor (not present on stripped ORVR).
  3. Move the handbrake cable for the left-hand wheel to one side and raise the tank slightly, the left-hand side first.
  4. Secure the fuel lines in their retainers on the tank.
  5. Raise the tank further up to its normal position and fasten the tank straps.
    NOTE: Pay careful attention to the line from the tank to the EVAP canister.
  6. Tighten the tank straps. The left-hand strap holds the handbrake wire.
    Fig 2: Illustration For Steps 6-10
    G03576356Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.
  7. Connect the line from the tank to the EVAP canister.
  8. Screw on the fuel filter.
  9. Fit the protective cover on the fuel filter.
  10. Remove the plug from the tank connection and fit a new  hose on the filler pipe.
    IMPORTANT: The hose to the filler pipe must always be changed when changing the fuel tank. The old hose must not be refitted as there is a risk of it splitting/cracking.

    Tightening torques 

    hose clamps 2,0 N.m (1,4 lbf ft) 

  11. Fit the filler pipe purge line.
  12. Lower the car.
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