Replacing Rubber Sleeve Between Fuel Filler Pipe and Fuel Tank

16 11 071 - Replacing rubber sleeve (fuel hose) between fuel filler pipe and fuel tank





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 clips (1).
First detach rubber sleeve (3) from fuel filler pipe.
Detach rubber sleeve (3) from fuel tank.

Installation Note:
Tightening torque 16 11 4AZ 16 11 Fuel Tank and Mounting Parts.
Make sure grounding cable (2) is correctly fitted.