Fuel Tank: Service and Repair
REMOVING AND INSTALLING FUEL TANKRemoving
1. Take off bottom guard.
2. Open plug and drain fuel. Then detach fuel lines at tank
Note: Observe safety regulations when draining fuel.
3. Pull off tank vent hose and fuel gauge wire plug (first unscrew cover on top of plug).
4. Remove holders for fuel tank. If necessary loosen battery and push battery away.
5. Loosen hose clamp on connecting hose between filler neck and tank.
6. Pull off connecting hose and remove fuel tank from above.
Installing
From 1950 models the tank vent neck as a 14 mm diameter (1974 to 1979 models: 9 mm diameter). After depletion of tanks with 9 mm neck, only new tanks with 14 mm neck will be available from parts. An adapter will be required between the connector (Y- piece) and tank when installing this tank in cars prior to 1980 model.
1. Paste new tank seal on tank. Install tank.
2. Clean filter screen on fuel drain plug. Use a new round cord seal and tighten drain plug.
Make sure hoses are connected correctly and tight.