Replacing the rear fender

Fig 1: View Of Template For Fuel Filler Hole

Courtesy of VOLVO CARS OF NORTH AMERICA.

When replacing the rear fender on cars with gas power the rear fender must be modified to allow for filling the tank.

First carry out procedure; REAR FENDER, REPLACING .

HINT: It is easiest to use the old rear fender as a template. 

Measure out the deepest point of the gray field.

Use the steel spring for the rubber boot as a template to obtain the correct shape for the hole.

Saw out as shown.

M1 = 160 mm.

M2 = 52 mm.

When storing the tank must be removed. See Replacing the gas tank .