Fuel Filler Hose: Service and Repair

16 11 060 Removing And Installing Or Replacing Fuel Filler Pipe (Petrol/Gasoline)







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).
Before starting the engine for the first time:
- Fill fuel tank with at least 5 litres of fuel.
- Check ground connection at fuel filler neck to body for continuity. If necessary, clean contact surface between body and fuel filler pipe screw connection.







Necessary preliminary work:
- Extract fuel from fuel tank
- Remove rear right wheel arch trim
- Remove rear right underbody panelling







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







Release hexagon nut (2).

Installation note:
Tightening torque 16 12 2AZ.







Unclip line holder (1).
Release plastic nut (2).

Installation note:
Check plastic nut (2), replace if necessary.
Tightening torque 16 12 2AZ.







IMPORTANT:
There may be residual amounts of fuel in the tank.
Catch escaping fuel in a suitable container.

Release hose clamp (1) and remove fuel filler neck.

Installation note:
Check hose clamp, replace if necessary.
Tightening torque 16 12 1AZ.







Replacement:
Release ear hose clamp (1).

Installation note:
Replace ear hose clamp
Detach filler hose (2) from fuel filler pipe (3).