B.01.02
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Fuel Tank
REMOVING
This operation should only be attempted
with
the
fuel tank empty. Use a syphon pump if necessary
to transfer fuel into an appropriate container.
DISCONNECT BATTERY POSITIVE TERMINAL
Remove access cover below spare wheel to
gain
access to fuel tank top.
Disconnect fuel supply and return pipes.
Disconnect electrical connections to fuel pump
and fuel lever sensor
unit.
Fig. 2
Remove filler neck hose and breather hose
f
rom
tank, and seal tank aperture.
Raise the car on a hoist.
Carefully withdraw tank downwards easing the
tank between water pipes.
REFITTING
Before refitting a fuel tank examine the tank for
any signs of damage or chaffing. Replace the tank
if there is any doubt about its serviceability. Ensure
the foam rubber protection strips are in place and
in
good condition (2). Fig. 3
Insert the tank from under the rear of the car,
guiding it between the water pipes.
Whiist
supporting the tank, slide in the support protection
olate
and fit the bolts.
Refit the filler neck hose and
oreather
nose
Re-connect electrical connections to
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oump
and fuel sender unit.
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Remove the bolts securing the protection plate
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whilst providing alternative support for the tanK
Fig. 3
Re-connect fuel
suppiv
and return pipes.
Re-connect battery positive cable.
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