19C-4
TANK
Fuel tank: Removal - Refitting
19C
REMOVAL
I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION
a Position the vehicle on a two-post lift (see Vehicle:
Towing and lifting) (02A, Lifting equipment).
a Disconnect the battery (see Battery : Removal -
Refitting) (80A, Battery).
a Drain the fuel tank (see 19C, Tank, Fuel tank: Drai-
ning, page 19C-1) .
a Raise the rear bench seat.
a Remove:
- the subframe panel bolts (1) ,
- the subframe panel,
- the plastic blanking cover of the passenger com-
partment.
Essential special tooling
Mot. 1352 Plastic fuel pipe cutter.
Essential equipment
component support
Tightening torquesm
fuel tank bolts 21 N.m
rear heat shield bolts 21 N.m
IMPORTANT
During this operation, be sure to:
- refrain from smoking or bringing red hot objects
close to the working area,
- be careful of fuel splashes when disconnecting the
union.
IMPORTANT
Wear leaktight gloves (Nitrile type) for this opera-
tion.
IMPORTANT
Wear goggles with side protectors for this opera-
tion.
WARNING
To avoid any corrosion or damage, protect the
areas on which fuel is likely to run.
WARNING
To prevent impurities from entering the circuit, place
protective plugs on all fuel circuit components
exposed to the open air.
WARNING
To prevent the surrounding components from ove-
rheating, do not damage (tear, pierce, bend, etc.) a
heat shield.
Any damaged heat shields must be replaced.
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