To fit
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Saab 9-3. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Make sure all sealing surfaces are clean.
- Fit the tank pressure sensor.
- Spray with Kontakt 61 and plug the connector into the sensor.
- Place the tank on a column lift, for example.
- Fit the fuel connections and plug in the cables to the fuel pump and tank pressure sensor.
- Move the handbrake cable for the left-hand wheel to one side and raise the tank slightly, the left-hand side first.
- Secure the fuel lines in their retainers on the tank.
- 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.
- Tighten the tank straps. The left-hand strap holds the handbrake wire.
- Connect the line from the tank to the EVAP canister.
- Screw on the fuel filter.
- Fit the protective cover on the fuel filter.
- 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. 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)
- Fit the filler pipe purge line.
- Lower the car.