THE FUEL SYSTEM
Removing
(1) Disconnect the batteryearth cable
and
the electrical •
connection from the fuel gauge
tank
unit.
(2)
Ensure
that
the fuel level in the
tank
is below
that
of
the fuel gauge unit aperture.
(3)
Remove the six securing screws to remove
the
unit.
On
later models remove the
tank
unit locking
ring with Service tool 18G
1001
and
carefully
remove the unit from the tank.
Refitting
(4) When refitting the gauge unit, use a new
joint
washer coated with a suitable sealing compound.
(5)
On
later models fit a new rubber sealing ring
and
tighten the unit locking ring with the Service tool.
o
Fig.
D.l
The fuel tank located
on
the left-hand side
of
the
luggage compartment
Section
D.I
FUEL
TANK
Removing
(1)
Drain
the tank.
In
earlier models, disconnect the
flexible hose from the pump connection.
In
later
models, unscrew the drain plug approximately
three turns.
(2) Take offthe filler cap, disconnect the lead from the
gauge unit
and
unscrew the bolt from the securing
strap. Release the vent pipe clip
and
remove the
tank
from the luggage compartment,
at
the same
time drawing the fuel
and
vent pipes through the
floor. Note the locating plate fitted below the tank.
VAN, PICK-UP,
AND
LATER
TRAVELLER
(3) Remove the six flange screws
and
spacers
and
lower the tank. '
TRAVELLER (EARLY MODELS)
(4) Remove the trim liner from the body above the
/f'\:~"
tank,
and
the metal finishers from the rear seat
,squab support.
(5) Lift
out
the luggage platform, disconnect the
battery
and
ease the trim panel away from the
tank.
(6)
Drain
the tank
and
disconnect the drain
and
fuel
delivery pipes. Take off the filler cap.
(7) Disconnect the fuel gauge lead
and
pull the
breather pipe from the tank.
(8)
Unscrew the support bracket screws
and
lift the
tank
from the vehicle.
D.2
Refitting
SALOON
(9) Reverse the removal instructions. Note
that
the
vent pipe passes through the same hole as the
wiring harness. The seal between the drain pipe
housing
and
the body must be watertight. Refit the
locating strip before the strap is tightened.
VAN, PICK-UP,
AND
TRAVELLER
Reverse the removal instructions.
Section D.2
TANK GAUGE UNIT
Fig.
D.2
The tongue
of
the fuel tank locating plate must be
secured
in
the slot
in
the luggage compartment floor
MINI. Issue
1.
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