FUEL SYSTEM
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MAJOR REPAIR
FUEL TANK OPEL 1900 AND MANTA
The fuel tank is located below the luggage compart-
ment floor panel and is attached with a strap.
The plastic tank vent hoses join in a connector from
where the fuel vapors escape through a fourth
ho%
attached to the upper flange of the tank.
On all vehicles, the vent hose is connected to an
activated carbon container mounted to the front
wheel house panel.
Removal
1. With a pinch clamp, close connecting hose be-
tween tank and fuel line. After loosening hose clamp,
pull hose off fuel line. See Figure
6C-5.
Figure
6C-5
2. Take off tiller cap and unscrew tiller neck from
side panel. Pull off fuel tank hose and plug connect-
ing tubes on tank. See Figures 6C-4 and
6C-6.
3. With a jack and suitable support (wooden board
12
x
12”),
support fuel tank and unscrew strap.
Lower fuel tank. See Figure
6C-7.
Installation
1. Raise tank into position and install strap.
2. Install 4 filler neck to side panel attaching screws
and filler cap.
Figure
K-6
Figure
6C-7
3. Install tank vent hoses and fuel line, taking care
not to kink lines.
4. Remove pinch clamp from fuel line.
FUEL TANK (GT MODELS)
Removal
1. Disconnect battery.
2. Remove rubber cap, unscrew fuel line from tank,
and drain fuel. See Figure
6C-8.
3. Remove spare tire and jack.
4. Remove spare tire hold-down and brackets. See
Figure
6C-9.
5. Remove spare tire support panel.
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