Tank Pressure Sensor - Trionic T5

To remove


WARNING
Removing the fuel filler pipe involves partial dismantling of the car's fuel system. The following points should therefore be observed:


1 Raise the car and remove the rear right wheel.
2 Clean around the filler pipe to avoid getting dirt into the pipe or into the tank.
3 Remove the plastic screw securing the filler pipe to the body.







4 Undo the hose clips and remove the plastic hose connecting the filler pipe to the fixed tank pipe.
5 Unplug the pressure sensor connector.
6 Lower the car to the floor.
7 Grip the pipe with one hand under the rear wing and extract the filler pipe from its collar at the filler cap. Use a screwdriver.







8 Pull out the filler pipe.
9 Remove the pressure sensor.

To fit
1 Fit the pressure sensor.







2 Fit the filler pipe.
3 Raise the car and plug in the pressure sensor connector.







4 Fit the plastic hose between the filler pipe and the tank.
5 Fit the plastic screw securing the filler pipe to the tank.







Tightening torque: 2 Nm (1.5 lbf ft)


IMPORTANT
It is essential that when replacing the plastic screw, a new plastic one is used. In case of a collision, the plastic screw must give to avoid damaging the filler pipe, which is also plastic.


6 Fit the rear wheel and lower the car.
Tightening torque: 110 Nm (80 lbf ft)