19C-14
TANK
Filler neck: 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 - Re-
fitting) (80A, Battery).
a Drain the fuel tank (see 19C, Tank, Fuel tank: Drai-
ning, page 19C-1) .
a Open the fuel tank flap.
a Remove:
- the bolts (1) from the filler neck on the fuel tank
flap,
- the rear right-hand wheel (see Wheel: Removal -
Refitting) (35A, Wheels and tyres),
- the rear right-hand wheel arch liner (see Rear
wheel arch liner: Removal - Refitting) (55A, Ex-
terior protection).
Tightening torquesm
filler neck earth 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 goggles with side protectors for this opera-
tion.
IMPORTANT
Wear leaktight gloves (Nitrile type) for this opera-
tion.
WARNING
To avoid any corrosion or damage, protect the
areas on which fuel is likely to run.
WARNING
Keep the pipe unions away from contaminated
areas.
WARNING
To prevent impurities from entering the circuit, place
protective plugs on all fuel circuit components
exposed to the open air.
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