Fuel Tank, Removing And Installing: Removing

-- Remove the installation opening cover. Refer to FUEL DELIVERY UNIT COVER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Drain the fuel tank. Refer to FUEL TANK, DRAINING .

-- Switch off the ignition.

-- Release and remove the connector -arrow- from the sealing flange.

Fig 1: Fuel Pump Control Module Connector

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-- Remove the Fuel Pump Control Module -J538- with the connected wiring harness. Refer to Fuel Pump Control Module -J538-, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the right rear wheel. Refer to the appropriate Service Information .

-- Remove the right rear wheel housing liner. Refer to OVERVIEW - REAR WHEEL HOUSING LINER .

-- Open the fuel filler door unit -2-.

Fig 2: Identifying Fuel Filler Door Unit And Cover

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-- Clean the area around the fuel filler neck.

-- Remove the cap -1- for the fuel filler neck.

-- Seal the fuel filler neck opening with a clean plug to prevent any dirt from getting in.

-- Remove the fuel filler door unit -2-. Refer to FUEL FILLER DOOR UNIT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Guide out the sealing grommet -1- on the filler tube -2-.

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-- Pull out and remove the sealing grommet -1- from the body -3-.

-- Remove the fuel filler neck bolts -1 and 2-.

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-- Release and remove the breather lines -3 and 4-. Refer to CONNECTOR COUPLINGS, DISCONNECTING .

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-- Remove the underbody trim panel from the fuel tank. Refer to UNDERBODY TRIM PANELS, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Disconnect the fuel line -2- and the breather line -1- on the underbody. Disconnect the connector couplings. Refer to CONNECTOR COUPLINGS, DISCONNECTING .

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-- Mark the installation position between the wheel bearing housing -1- and the trailing arm -2-.

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-- Use a suitable pen for this.

-- Apply the mark in the area shown -arrow- on the trailing arm.

-- Unclip the wiring harness -1- on the mounting straps -2- -arrows-.

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-- Unclip the wiring harness -1- on the right trailing arm -arrows-.

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-- Unclip the wiring harness -1 and 2- from the bracket.

-- Remove the bolts -2 and 3- and pivot the trailing arm -1- downward.

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-- Remove the right rear brake caliper. Refer to BRAKE CALIPER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Do not open the brake line while doing this.

-- Secure the brake caliper to the body.

-- Place the :VAS6931  -2- under the fuel tank -1- to support it as shown.

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-- Remove the bolts -arrows-.

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-- Lower the fuel tank using the :VAS6931  .

-- By turning it accordingly, lower the fuel tank sideways.

-- Guide the filler neck out between the rear axle and the body.

-- A second mechanic is required to guide out the fuel filler tube by hand at the longitudinal member.