16 11 071 Replacing Rubber Sleeve Between Fuel Filler Pipe and Fuel Tank

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





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





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.





Note:
Diesel engines:
The diesel additive is admixed when the battery is connected and fuel is being added. The fuel level sensor activates the metering pump.
Drawn-off diesel fuel must not be mixed with other diesel fuel.
If reusing the diesel fuel:
To prevent renewed admixing and thereby to ensure a correct mixture ratio, make sure when drawing off and filling that the battery negative lead 61 20 900 Disconnecting and Connecting Battery Negative Lead is disconnected.





Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove rear left wheel arch trim
- Remove underbody panelling on left (not R57)
- Draw off fuel from fuel tank Procedures





Slacken nut (1).

Installation:
Tightening torque 16 11 1AZ 16 11 Fuel Tank and Mounting Parts.
Make sure grounding cable (2) is correctly laid and secured.





Cut open cable tie (1).
Loosen hose clamps (2).
Detach rubber sleeve (3) first from fuel filler pipe and then from fuel tank.

Installation:
Tightening torque 16 11 4AZ 16 11 Fuel Tank and Mounting Parts.
Replace cable ties.
Make sure grounding cable is correctly fitted.