Remove/install fuel tank

AR47.10-P-4100V

Remove/install fuel tank

18.1.10

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Remove/Install

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 contact with fuel.

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

Wear protective clothing when handling fuel.

AS47.00-Z-0001-01A

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Notes on self-locking nuts and bolts

All models

AH00.00-N-0001-01A

1.1

Close Vario roof

 With Vario roof open.

 The fuel tank can only be removed if Vario roof is closed.

2

Drain fuel tank (80)

AR47.10-P-4001V

Fuel tank capacity

*BF47.10-P-1001-01A

3

Remove top fuel tank cover

AR64.20-P-1080V

Danger!

Risk of death cased by vehicle slipping or toppling off of the lifting platform.

Align vehicle between the columns of the hydraulic hoist and position the four support plates below the hoist support points specified by the vehicle manufacturer.

AS00.00-Z-0010-01A

4

Raise vehicle.

AR00.60-P-1000V

5

Detach tank vent hose (22)

 Vehicles with the USA version, code 491: This connection is located on the top right at the tank.

6

Dismount fuel hose (21)

 Collect remaining fuel, seal connections.

 Installation: Replace clamp.

 Set of plugs

*129589009100

7

Slacken boot (23) from the circular groove and press into the vehicle interior

8

Lower vehicle

AR00.60-P-1000V

9

Turn around insulation mat (83) toward top

10

Disconnect electrical connector (81) at fuel filter (84) and loosen cable from fuel tank (80)

11

Unscrew nuts (82).

 Installation: The threaded bolts must be seated exactly in the center of the holes.

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*BA47.10-P-1008-01B

12

Pull back inner boot (70) into the vehicle interior

13

Lift the fuel tank (80) and pull it a little to the left

 Do not damage seal boot (75).

14

Detach seal boot (75) from filler neck

 Check the seal boot for damage and replace if necessary.

15

Swivel the bottom side of the fuel tank (80) to the rear and remove the fuel tank (80)

16.1

Screw puller into the pins (77) and pull out pins (77)

 When replacing the fuel tank (80).

 Extractor

*123589053300

17.1

Remove the narrow part of the filler neck (76)

 When replacing the fuel tank (80).

18.1

Dispose of fuel tank (80)

 When replacing the fuel tank.

If the fuel tank is replaced, the following components must be removed:

Remove fuel filter (84)

AR47.20-P-5510V

Remove fuel level sensor

AR47.10-P-7000V

Remove fuel pump

AR47.20-P-5710V

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Disposing of fuel tanks

OS47.10-P-0001-01A

19

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 when working in engine during starting procedure

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

AS00.00-Z-0005-01A

20

Carry out engine test run

Check fuel system for leaks.

Number

Designation

Model 171

BA47.10-P-1008-01B

Nut of fuel tank at vehicle

Nm

21

Number

Designation

Model
171

BF47.10-P-1001-01A

Fuel tank capacity

Total capacity

Liters

70

Reserve capacity

Liters

9