Removing and Installing/Replacing Fuel Filler Pipe

16 11 060 - Removing and installing/replacing fuel filler pipe





Important!
After installation of fuel tank/prior to first engine start-up:
- Check electrical resistance between metal filler bowl and wheel hub.
- Measured value: approx. 0.65 W.
- Fuel tank must be filled with at least 5 liters of fuel.





Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove rear left wheel arch trim Service and Repair
- Unscrew fuel filler cap from fuel filler pipe

Note:
Fuel tank must be no more than half full; if necessary, draw off fuel from fuel tank Procedures.





Unfasten hose clip (1).
Detach fuel hose from fuel tank.

Installation Note:
Tightening torque 16 11 4AZ 16 11 Fuel Tank and Mounting Parts.





Detach quick-release fastener (1).
Disengage fuel filler pipe (2) from mounting (3).





Unscrew nuts (1).

Installation Note:
Replace nuts.
Tightening torque, 16 11 1AZ 16 11 Fuel Tank and Mounting Parts.

Remove fuel filler pipe (2).

Installation Note:
Make sure grounding cable (3) is correctly fitted.
Following seals must be correctly fitted:
- Vent hose to fuel filler pipe
- Fuel filler pipe to body cutout