ar4710p4100pf

Remove/install fuel tank

Type ar · topic 47.10 · version 0202 · 2010-01-19

Applies to: MODEL 203 with ENGINE 612.990

Where it sits

Function group 1 Engine › 47 Fuel system, powertrain energy supply › 47.10 Fuel tank — Series 203

EinPAS 16 Fuel/power supply to engine › 16.10 Fuel supply › 16.10.40 Fuel tank/filling fixture — Series 203

Also applies to engines/gearboxes: 612 990

AR47.10-P-4100PF

Remove/install fuel tank

18.1.10

MODEL 203 with ENGINE 612.990

Remove/install fuel tank

P47.10-2066-09

1 Cap

2 Plug connection

4 Hand brake cable

5 Relay lever

6 Outer cable

7 Wheelhousing lining

8 Hose clamps

9 Fuel lines

10 Bolt

11 Filler pipe

12 Floor coverings

B4/1 Left fuel level sensor

Remove/install fuel tank

P47.10-2078-06

13 Fuel pipe

14 Fuel feed pipe

15 Hose clamp

16 Shield

17 Fuel tank

18 Retaining straps

19 Propeller shaft

Modification notes

16.5.06

"Disconnect/connect battery ground line" removed

Remove/install

Notes on self-locking nuts and bolts

All models

AH00.00-N-0001-01A

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

1

Empty fuel tank (17)

AR47.10-P-4001PF

Pay attention to fuel quantity.

*BF47.10-P-1001-01A

2

Remove rear axle.

AR35.10-P-0010P

3

Remove end cover (1) of body

4

Disconnect connector (2) for fuel level sensor, left half of tank (B4/1)

5

Detach hand brake cable (4) at relay lever (5)

6

Pull outer cable (6) out of fixture

Press together two retaining tabs (arrows) for this step.

7

Remove right rear wheelhousing liner (7)

AR88.10-P-1400P

8

Remove hose clamps (8)

Check hose clamps (8) for damage, replace if necessary.

9

Detach fuel lines (9)

If fuel hoses are firmly attached, these must be cut in with a knife and then detached. Otherwise there is danger, that on firmly attached fuel hoses the fittings can tear off at the fuel tank.

10

Undo bolt (10) of filler pipe (11)

11

Remove floor coverings (12)

12

Detach fuel line (13) to fuel pipe (14)

Installation: Check hose clamp (15) and fuel line (13) for damage, replace if necessary.

*000589403700

13

Remove shield (16)

14

Support fuel tank (17)

15

Unscrew retaining straps (18) at body

*BA47.10-P-1004-01E

16

Remove fuel tank (17)

After removing the fuel tank, tie up propeller shaft (19) with a cable tie.

When replacing fuel tank, refer to:

Disposing of fuel tanks

OS47.10-P-0001-01A

17

Install in the reverse order

18

Read out and erase fault memory

Connect STAR DIAGNOSIS and read out fault memory

AD00.00-P-2000-04A

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

19

Carry out engine test run

Check fuel system for leaks.

Fuel tank

Number

Designation

Model
203, 209 without code 494/835

Model
203, 209 with code 494/835

BA47.10-P-1004-01E

Fuel tank retaining straps to underbody

M 8

Nm

20

20

M 18

Nm

60

60

Fuel tank

Number

Designation

Model 203

BF47.10-P-1001-01A

Fuel tank capacity

Total filling capacity

Liters

62

Reserve capacity

Liters

8

Remove/install fuel tank

Clamping device

000 589 40 37 00

Referenced documents