ar4710p4100w

Remove/install fuel tank

Type ar · topic 47.10 · version 0106 · 2019-01-23

Applies to: Model 172 with engine 152, 271.8, 274, 276, 651

Where it sits

Function group 1 Engine › 47 Fuel system, powertrain energy supply › 47.10 Fuel tank — Series 172 · Series 651

EinPAS 16 Fuel/power supply to engine › 16.10 Fuel supply › 16.10.40 Fuel tank/filling fixture — Series 172 · Series 651

Also applies to engines/gearboxes: 152 ***, 271 8**, 274 ***, 276 ***

AR47.10-P-4100W

Remove/install fuel tank

22.01.2019

Model

172 with engine 152, 271.8, 274, 276, 651

Remove/install fuel tank

Shown on model 172 except code 494 (USA version)

1

Fuel tank

13

Electrical line

15

Fuel filter

B4/7

Fuel pressure sensor

N118

Fuel pump control unit

P47.10-2581-11

Remove/install fuel tank

Shown on model 172 with code 494 (USA version)

1

Fuel tank

12

Vent line

B4/3

Fuel tank pressure sensor

B4/7

Fuel pressure sensor

N118

Fuel pump control unit

P47.10-2589-11

Remove/install fuel tank

1c

Filler neck

23

Pins

25

Constriction

P47.10-2575-06

Remove/install fuel tank

14

Boot

20

Fuel hose

21

Vent hose

26

Nut

27

Heat shield

P47.10-2844-06

Danger

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

Align vehicle between vehicle lift columns and position the four support plates at the vehicle lift support points specified by the vehicle manufacturer.

AS00.00-Z-0010-01A

Warning

Risk of injury. Skin or eye injuries may result when handling hot or glowing objects.

Wear protective gloves, protective clothing and safety glasses, if necessary.

AS00.00-Z-0002-01A

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

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

Topical note

Notes on avoiding damage through contamination and foreign objects

AH00.00-P-5000-01A

Topical note

Information on preventing damage to electronic components due to electrostatic discharge

AH54.00-P-0001-01A

Topical note

Notes on self-locking nuts and bolts

AH00.00-N-0001-01A

Remove/install

1

Close Vario roof.

2

Empty the fuel tank (1).


Model 172 with engine 152, 271.8, 274, 276
except code 494 (US version)
except code 945 (China Stage 6 exhaust treatment)
Model 172 with engine 651

AR47.10-P-4001W

Model 172 with engine 152, 271.8, 274, 276
with code 494 (US version)
Model 172 with engine 274
with code 945 (China Stage 6 exhaust treatment)

AR47.10-P-4001WA

3

Detach rear SAM control unit with fuse and relay module (N10/2) in the trunk and place to one side.

AR54.21-P-1258W

4

Remove tank cover.

AR64.20-P-1080W

5

Turn up insulation mat on fuel tank (1) upwards.

6

Release and disconnect electrical connectors on fuel filter (15).

Model 172 with engine 152, 271.8, 274, 276

7

Release and disconnect electrical connector on fuel pressure sensor (B4/7).

Model 172 with engine 651

8

Release and disconnect electrical connector on fuel tank pressure sensor (B4/3).

Model 172 with engine 152, 271.8, 274, 276
with code 494 (US version)
Model 172 with engine 274
with code 945 (China Stage 6 exhaust treatment)

9

Remove fuel pump control unit (N118) from fuel tank (1) and place to one side with attached lines.

Nut, fuel system control unit bracket to fuel tank

*BA47.10-P-1012-01B

10

Remove electrical line (13) from fuel tank (1).

Installation: Replace the fabric tape on the electric line (13) and apply it again at the previously installed location.

11

Remove right trunk trim.

AR68.30-P-4600W

12

Place electrical line (13) with fuel pump control unit (N118) to one side.

13

Raise vehicle.

AR00.60-P-1000V

14

Unbolt nuts (26) and remove heat shield (27).

15

Remove fuel pressure via the service connection.

Model 172 with engine 152, 271.8, 276
except code 494 (US version)
Model 172 with engine 274
except code 494 (US version)
except code 945 (China Stage 6 exhaust treatment)

Model 172 with engine 274
except code 494 (US version)
except code 945 (China Stage 6 exhaust treatment)

AR07.03-P-1460-01MR

Model 172 with engine 271.8
except code 494 (US version)

AR07.03-P-1460-01EVO

Model 172 with engine 276
except code 494 (US version)

AR07.03-P-1460-01VA

Model 172 with engine 274
except code 494 (US version)
except code 945 (China Stage 6 exhaust treatment)Dust cap at service connection

*BA07.03-P-1003-01F

Model 172 with engine 276
except code 494 (US version)Cap on service connection

*BA07.03-P-1007-01D

Model 172 with engine 152
except code 494 (US version)Cap on service connection

*BA07.03-P-1007-01E

Pressure hose

*119589046300

16

Remove the vent hose (21) from the fuel tank (1).

17

Remove the vent line (12) from the fuel tank (1).

Model 172 with engine 152, 271.8, 274, 276
with code 494 (US version)
Model 172 with engine 274
with code 945 (China Stage 6 exhaust treatment)
Model 172 with engine 651

18

Remove fuel hose (20) from fuel tank (1) and seal openings with suitable stop plugs.

Catch fuel running out with suitable vessel.

Installation: Replace clamp.

Pliers for click clamps

*171589003700

Record plug

*129589009100

19

Unfasten boot (14) from frame floor assembly and push inwards.

20

Lower vehicle.

AR00.60-P-1000V

21

Remove tank filler recess.

AR88.60-P-2000W

22

Unscrew nuts from fuel tank (1).

Nut, fuel tank to vehicle

*BA47.10-P-1008-01B

23

Take out fuel tank (1).


Ensure that the fuel tank (1) does not contact lines or hoses lying in the vicinity.
Otherwise damage will occur.

24

Pull out pins (23) and remove constriction (25) for filler neck (1c).

Model 172 with engine 152, 271.8, 274, 276
When replacing the fuel tank (1).

Puller

*123589053300

25

Dispose of fuel tank (1).

When replacing the fuel tank (1).

26

Install in the reverse order.

Check

Warning

Risk of burn injuries, suffocation and poisoning when working on the exhaust system and the components connected to it. Risk of suffocation and risk of poisoning caused by inhalation of gaseous and solid components of the exhaust. Risk of poisoning caused by skin contact with solid components of the exhaust.

Wear protective clothing and safety glasses. Use the extraction system. Move people out of the hazard area.

AS49.00-Z-0001-01A

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

27

Perform engine test run; in this connection, check fuel system for leak tightness.

Injection nozzles, injection valves, lines

Number

Designation

Engine 274

BA07.03-P-1003-01F

Dust cap at service connection

Plastic

Nm

2

Metal

Nm

15

Injection nozzles, injection valves, lines

Number

Designation

Engine 276

BA07.03-P-1007-01D

Cap on service connection

Plastic

Nm

2

Metal

Nm

15

Injection nozzles, injection valves, lines

Number

Designation

Engine 152

BA07.03-P-1007-01E

Cap on service connection

Plastic

Nm

2

Metal

Nm

15

Fuel tank

Number

Designation

Model 172

BA47.10-P-1008-01B

Nut, fuel tank to vehicle

Nm

21

Fuel tank

Number

Designation

Model 172

BA47.10-P-1012-01B

Nut, fuel system control unit bracket to fuel tank

Nm

2

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129 589 00 91 00

Record plug

171 589 00 37 00

Pliers for click clamps

123 589 05 33 00

Puller

119 589 04 63 00

Pressure hose

Referenced documents