Removing the rear suspension assembly
Positioning the lift table
Place the lift table with fixture under the tank and link arms. See illustration.
Secure the front part of the differential to the lift table. This prevents the rear suspension from tipping backward when lowered.
Removing the tank strap bolts
Remove the tank strap bolts from both sides.
Removing the rear axle member bolts
Remove the bolts securing the rear axle member to the body on both sides.
Lowering the rear suspension with fuel tank
Carefully lower the rear suspension and fuel tank about 30 cm.
Check that the fuel filler pipe is clear of the wheel arch liner.
Check also that the fuel line between the fuel level sensor and the ejector pump does not foul the body during lowering.
Check that the brake pipes are clear.
Removing fuel lines
Note the position of the fuel lines on the tank so that they are given corresponding positions on the new tank.
Unhook the fuel lines from their mountings.
Plug the disconnected fuel line fittings with part number 1203219-9 (door button 200/700/900) to prevent fuel spills.
Removing fuel line fittings
Remove:
- the fuel lines from the fuel pump and ejector pump, use special tool 9995666
- the fuel line attachments between the fuel pump and fuel filter.
Do not remove the fuel line between the fuel pump and the ejector pump.
Removing the fuel lines from the clips
Remove the return line from the ejector pump (LH side).
Removing the pump units
Remove:
- the pump unit on the left-hand side
- pump unit on right-hand side. Use special tool 9995485 .