Fuel Filler Hose: Service and Repair

16 11 060 Removing And Installing/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:
- Check electrical resistance between metal filler bowl and wheel hub.
- Measured value: approx. 0.65 Ohm.
- Fuel tank must be filled with at least 5 litres of fuel.







For diesel engines:
Drawn-off diesel fuel must not be mixed with other diesel fuel.







Necessary preliminary work:
- Extract fuel from fuel tank
- Remove rear left wheel arch cover
- Remove underbody cover on left
- Unscrew fuel filler cap from fuel filler neck







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

Installation note:
Tightening torque 16 11 4AZ.







Unlock and disconnect quick-connect coupling (1).
Slacken nut (2).

Installation note:
Replace nut.
Tightening torque 16 11 1AZ.







Detach vent line (1) from holder.
Slacken nut (2).

Installation note:
Replace plastic nut.
Tightening torque 16 11 1AZ.

Remove fuel filler pipe.

Installation note:
Following seals must be correctly fitted:
- Fuel filler pipe to body cutout