N47.10-2107-06
1 Fuel tank
2 Cap
3 Fuel drain screw
4 Protective cover
5 Fuel level sensor
6 Connector
7 Ground line
8 Fuel pipe
9 Fuel pipe
10 Nut
11 Retaining strap
12 Vent line
| 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. Wear protective clothing when handling fuel. | |
1 | Open cap (2) | ||
2 | Remove fuel drain screw (3) on fuel tank (1) and drain off fuel | Catch escaping fuel. | |
Installation: Replace seal on fuel drain screw (3). | |||
3 | Upend protective cover (4) on the fuel level sensor (5) | Installation: Pay attention to correct seating of protective cover (4). | |
4 | Detach connector (6) on fuel level sensor (5) | ||
5 | Detach ground line (7) on fuel level sensor (5) | ||
6 | Detach fuel lines (8, 9) from fuel tank (1) | Catch escaping fuel. | |
7 | Unscrew nuts (10) and remove tensioning strap (11) | ||
8 | Remove fuel tank (1) | Catch escaping fuel. | |
9 | Detach vent line (12) on fuel tank (1) | Only when installing new fuel tank | |
10 | Remove fuel gauge sensor (5) | Only when installing a new fuel tank | |
11 | Install in the reverse order | ||
12 | Purge fuel system via pushbutton on water separator | ||
| Checking | ||
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. | |
13 | Perform engine test run and check fuel system in the area of the fuel tank (1) for leaks | In case of leakage perform appropriate remedial action. |
Referenced documents
- ar4710i7000b Removing and installing fuel level sensor
- as0000z000501a Risk of accident from vehicle starting off by itself when engine running. Risk of injury (bruises and burns) resulting from working on the engine while it is being started or when it is running.
- as4700z000101a Risk of explosion caused by fuel igniting, risk of poisoning caused by inhaling and swallowing fuel as well as risk of injury to eyes and skin caused by contactwith fuel.