Full or Partially Full Fuel Tanks, Removing and Installing

Full or Partially Full Fuel Tanks, Removing and Installing

Note the following when removing and installing fuel tank components which are completely or partially filled:

• The fuel tank may only be partially full. How much fuel can remain in the fuel tank may be read in the respective work description. Empty fuel tank if necessary. Refer to vehicles with front wheel drive => [ Fuel Tank, Draining ] Fuel Tank, Draining, for vehicles with all wheel drive => [ Fuel Tank, Draining ] Fuel Tank, Draining.

• Before starting work, switch on exhaust extraction system and place an extraction hose close to the installation opening of fuel tank to extract escaping fuel fumes. If no exhaust extraction system is available, a radial fan (as long as motor is not in air flow) with a displacement greater than 15 m3/h can be used.

• Prevent fuel from contacting skin! Wear fuel-resistant gloves!

Note the following when removing and installing the fuel tank:

• Fuel tank must be empty for weight reasons. Empty fuel tank if necessary. Refer to front-wheel drive => [ Fuel Tank, Draining ] Fuel Tank, Draining, all-wheel drive => [ Fuel Tank, Draining ] Fuel Tank, Draining.