MISFUELING Guard, Removing And Installing: Removing

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Observe safety precautions. Refer to SAFETY PRECAUTIONS .

Follow the guidelines for clean working conditions. Refer to PARKING/AUXILIARY HEATER AND FUEL SYSTEM CLEAN WORKING CONDITIONS .

-- Open the fuel filler door.

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-- Clean the area around the fuel filler tube.

-- Remove the cover -1- on the fuel filler neck.

-- Unlock the locking tab on the locking ring using a TORX® Screwdriver, for example, T15 -arrow-.

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-- Insert the locking ring pliers into both holes -arrows-.

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-- Turn the locking ring counter-clockwise 25°.

-- Tilt the locking ring inside the fuel filler tube and remove it through the fuel cap opening -arrows-.

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-- Remove the misfueling guard from the fuel filler tube in direction of -arrow-. Use locking ring pliers if necessary.

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