Fuel Tank: Service and Repair
FUEL TANKREMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Removal And Installation:
Removal And Installation - Part 2:
Removal And Installation - Part 3:
Required Special Tool:
- MB991348: Test Harness Set
Required Special Tool:
- MB991348: Test Harness Set
REMOVAL SERVICE POINTS
<> FUEL TANK INSTALLATION NUTS AND BOLTS/FUEL FILLER HOSE, FUEL LEVELING HOSE, FUEL VAPOR HOSE CONNECTION <FUEL FILLER NECK SIDE>/HARNESS CONNECTOR CONNECTION REMOVAL
1. Raise and support the fuel tank assembly with a transaxle jack, and remove the mounting nuts and bolts.
CAUTION: Pay attention not to lower fuel tank assembly too much to prevent the fixing clips of the fuel leveling hose and fuel vapor hose (A) from damage.
2. After lowering fuel tank assembly approximately 30 mm (1.18 inches), disconnect the fuel filler hose, the fuel leveling hose and fuel vapor hose.
CAUTION: Support the fuel tank assembly securely so that it does not fall off from the transaxle jack.
3. Lower the fuel tank assembly further and ensure adequate clearance in order to disconnect the harness connectors.
<> FUEL WIRING HARNESS CONNECTION REMOVAL
Open the five harness clips and remove the fuel wiring harness from the fuel tank.
INSTALLATION SERVICE POINTS
>>A<< FUEL HIGH-PRESSURE HOSE INSTALLATION
CAUTION: Connect the fuel high-pressure hose, and then pull it gently in the direction of removal to check that the hose is firmly connected.
Apply clean engine oil to the tips of the main pipe nozzle and the fuel main pipe, and connect quick-joint connector of the fuel high-pressure hose to them.