Remove/install fuel tank

AR47.10-P-4100LF

Remove/install fuel tank

20.12.2018

Model

217 with engine 157, 176, 177, 276, 278, 279

Model

222 with engine 157, 176, 177, 256, 264, 276, 277, 278, 279

Shown on model 222

1

Fuel tank

2

Nuts

3

Latch

4

Filler neck

5

Vent line

Shown on model 222

6

Bolts

Shown on model 222

9

Plastic connection for fuel line

10

Electrical connector

M3

Fuel pump (FP)

Shown on model 217.4

31

Diagonal struts

 Danger

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.

No fires, sparks, open flames or smoking. Pour fuels into suitable and appropriately marked containers only.
Wear protective clothing when handling fuel.

AS47.00-Z-0001-01A

 Caution

Risk of injury caused by scraping or cutting body parts on sharp vehicle parts

Always wear protective gloves when working on or near sharp and non-deburred vehicle parts.
Deburr repair panels.

AS00.00-Z-0017-01A

Topical note

Information on preventing damage to electronic components due to electrostatic discharge

AH54.00-P-0001-01A

Topical note

Notes on avoiding damage through contamination and foreign objects

AH00.00-P-5000-01A

Topical note

Notes on self-locking nuts and bolts

AH00.00-N-0001-01A

 

Remove/install

1

Empty the fuel tank (1).

If the fuel pump (M3) is defective,



Empty fuel tank if the fuel pump is defective
Model 222 with engine 256, 264

AR47.10-P-4000MRT

Empty fuel tank if the fuel pump is defective
Model 217, 222 with engine 157, 176, 177, 276, 278

AR47.10-P-4000LF

Empty fuel tank if the fuel pump is defective
Model 217 with engine 279
Model 222 with engine 277, 279

AR47.10-P-4001MUB

If the fuel pump (M3) is intact,



Empty/fill fuel tank
Model 217, 222 with engine 157, 276, 278
Model 222 with engine 256, 264

AR47.10-P-4001LF

Empty/fill fuel tank
Model 217 with engine 279
Model 222 with engine 277, 279

AR47.10-P-4001MUB

Empty/fill fuel tank
Model 217, 222 with engine 176, 177

AR47.10-P-4001MNL

2

Disconnect ground line from battery.

AR54.10-P-0003LF

3

Remove side and rear underfloor panelings.

AR61.30-P-1001LF

 Installation: Install underfloor paneling only after the leak test.

4

Remove diagonal struts (31).

Model 217.4

 Screw/bolt, center diagonal strut to body/reinforcement

*BA61.10-P-1014-01K

 Screw/bolt, center diagonal strut to center diagonal strut

*BA61.10-P-1015-01K

5

Remove rear axle.

AR35.10-P-0010LF

6

Remove lines from the activated charcoal canister.

AR47.30-P-8212LF

7

Release plug (3) and detach bleed line (5).

8

Remove screws (6).

 Bolt, filler neck bracket to body

*BA47.10-P-1002-01O

9

Support fuel tank (1) with major assembly mount.



000 588 10 62 00 Support plate

WS26.00-P-3309B



000 588 11 62 00 Major assembly mount

WS01.00-P-0092B

10

Unscrew nuts (2) and lower fuel tank somewhat (1).


Only lower fuel tank (1) to extent that fuel line connected to fuel pump(M3) is not subject to tension.
The fuel line will be damaged otherwise.

 Nut, fuel tank tensioning strap to vehicle floor

*BA47.10-P-1001-01O

11

Disconnect fuel line plastic connection (9) from fuel pump (M3) and seal with suitable stop plugs.

 Installation: The plastic connection for fuel line (9) must engage audibly.

 Collect exuded fuel with an absorbent rag.

 Record plug

*129589009100

12

Release and disconnect electrical connector (10) from fuel pump (M3).

13

Remove propeller shaft intermediate bearing from frame floor assembly and support with major assembly mount.



000 588 10 62 00 Support plate

WS26.00-P-3309B



000 588 11 62 00 Major assembly mount

WS01.00-P-0092B

 Model 222 with engine 157, 176, 177, 256, 264, 276, 277, 278, 279Bolt, propeller shaft intermediate bearing/center reinforcement to frame floor assembly

*BA41.10-P-1003-01J

 Model 217 with engine 157, 176, 177, 276, 278, 279Screw/bolt, propeller shaft intermediate bearing to center reinforcement

*BA41.40-P-1001-01I

14

Remove filler neck (4) from filler neck recess.

 Wet filler neck(4) with lubricant.

Lubricant, rubber assembly 1 l

*BR00.45-Z-1010-06A

15

Lower fuel tank (1), turn somewhat, and remove toward the rear.


Never handle fuel tank (1) at the filler neck (4) or at the vent line (5).
Otherwise damage will occur.

 Helper required.

 Installation: Ensure correct seating of the filler neck (4) in the filler neck recess.

16

Install in the reverse order.



Check

 Warning

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.

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

AS00.00-Z-0005-01A

17

Perform engine test run and check fuel system for leaks.

18

Install side and rear underfloor panelings.

AR61.30-P-1001LF

 Propeller shaft

Number

Designation

Model 222

BA41.10-P-1003-01J

Bolt, propeller shaft intermediate bearing/center reinforcement to frame floor assembly

Nm

32

 Propeller shaft intermediate bearing

Number

Designation

Model 217

BA41.40-P-1001-01I

Screw/bolt, propeller shaft intermediate bearing to center reinforcement

Nm

20

 Fuel tank

Number

Designation

Model 217

Model 222

BA47.10-P-1001-01O

Nut, fuel tank tensioning strap to vehicle floor

Nm

20

20

 Fuel tank

Number

Designation

Model 217

Model 222

BA47.10-P-1002-01O

Bolt, filler neck bracket to body

Nm

10

10

 Frame floor assembly

Number

Designation

Model 217

BA61.10-P-1014-01K

Screw/bolt, center diagonal strut to body/reinforcement

Nm

50

 Frame floor assembly

Number

Designation

Model 217

BA61.10-P-1015-01K

Screw/bolt, center diagonal strut to center diagonal strut

Nm

17

Repair materials

Number

Designation

Order number

BR00.45-Z-1010-06A

Lubricant, rubber assembly 1 l

A 000 989 03 67