16 11 060 Removing and Installing/Replacing Fuel Filler Pipe

16 11 060 Removing And Installing Or Replacing Fuel Filler Pipe







Recycling
Fuel escapes when fuel lines are detached. Have a suitable collecting vessel ready.
Catch and dispose of escaping fuel.
Observe country-specific waste disposal regulations.







IMPORTANT:
Ensure adequate ventilation in the workbay.
Avoid skin contact (wear gloves).
After installation of fuel tank/prior to first engine start-up:
- Fill fuel tank with at least 5 litres of fuel.
- Check earth connection at fuel filler neck to body for continuity. If necessary, clean contact surface between body and fuel filler pipe screw connection.







Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Extract fuel from fuel tank
- Remove rear right wheel arch trim
- Lower rear axle.







Unhook retaining strap (1) from tank flap.
Open cap and set to one side.







IMPORTANT:
There may still be residual amounts of fuel in the tank.
Catch and dispose of escaping fuel.


Unfasten hose clamp (1).
Detach fuel filler hose from fuel filler pipe.

Installation note:
Replace hose clamp.
Tightening torque 16 12 1AZ.







Unlock snap fastener (1) and detach vent hose (2).
Unscrew nut (3).







Unscrew nuts (1).

Installation note:
Tightening torque 16 12 2AZ.

Withdraw fuel filler pipe (2) completely out of rubber cup at wheel arch and feed out.

Installation note:
Make sure rubber cup fits correctly.







Installation note:
Clean contact surface on body and earth cable on fuel filler pipe.
Ground connection must be guaranteed.