ar4710d4100af

Remove/install fuel tank

Type ar · topic 47.10 · version 0100 · 2012-05-29

Applies to: MODEL 668, 670 with double tank installation: main tank

Where it sits

Function group 1 Engine › 47 Fuel system, powertrain energy supply › 47.10 Fuel tank — Series 668 · Series 670

EinPAS 16 Fuel/power supply to engine › 16.10 Fuel supply › 16.10.40 Fuel tank/filling fixture — Series 668 · Series 670

AR47.10-D-4100AF

Remove/install fuel tank

7.5.12

MODEL 668, 670
with double tank installation: main tank

Remove/install fuel tank

D47.10-1172-08

Shown on vehicle with code (H12) Auxiliary water heater

1 Hose for tank compensation line

2 Fuel tank

3 Vent line

4 Tank filling hose

5 Tensioning straps

6 Electrical connector

B3 Fuel level sensor

Remove/install

Danger!

Risk of explosion caused by fuel igniting, risk of poisoning caused by inhaling and swallowing fuel and risk of injury to eyes and skin caused by contact with fuel

No fire, sparks, open flames or smoking.
Only pour fuels into suitable and appropriately marked containers.

Wear protective clothing when handling fuel.

AS47.00-Z-0001-01A

Notes on self-locking nuts and bolts

AH00.00-N-0001-01A

1

Prepare vehicle on the pit or a suitable drive-on ramp-lift system

2

Drain fuel tank (2)

Fuel pump for pumping from supply tank, gasoline / diesel

gotis://D_47_02.0

3

Remove hose for tank compensation line (1) from fuel tank (2)

Installation: Check hose for tank compensation line (1) and associated hose clamps for damage; replace if necessary.

4

Remove bleed line (3) from fuel filler neck

Installation: Check bleed line (3) and associated hose clamps for damage; replace if necessary.

5

Remove tank filling hose (4) for fuel filler neck from fuel tank (2)

Installation: Check tank filling hose (4) and associated hose clamps for damage; replace if necessary.

6

Remove tensioning strap (5)

7

Support fuel tank (2) using a transmission jack

Transmission jack

gotis://H_00.10_01.0

8

Move out fuel tank (2) by pushing out the front and rear tank support

9

Lower fuel tank (2) somewhat using the transmission jack

Lower until the fuel supply transmitter (B3) and the connections for the fuel hoses are accessible.

10

Disconnect electrical connector (6) on fuel supply transmitter (B3)

11

Disconnect all fuel lines from fuel supply transmitter (B3)

12

Remove fuel tank (2)

13

Remove fuel supply transmitter (B3)

Only when installing a new fuel tank (2).

14

Install in the reverse order

Danger!

Risk of accident caused by vehicle starting off by itself when engine is running. Risk of injury caused by contusions and burns during starting procedure or when working near the engine as it is running

Secure vehicle to prevent it from moving by itself.
Wear closed and snug-fitting work clothes.
Do not touch hot or rotating parts.

AS00.00-Z-0005-01A

15

Perform engine test run and check fuel system in the area of the fuel tank (2) for leaks

16

Perform a test run for the stationary heater and check fuel hose in the area around the fuel tank (2) for leaktightness

Only for vehicles with code (H11) Warm air auxiliary heater or with code (H12) Auxiliary water heater.

Referenced documents