2009 RENAULT TWINGO fuel tank removal

19C-9
TANK
Fuel tank: Removal - Refitting
D4F or D7F or K4M or K9K
19C
aDetach the brake cables (16) on the tank.
aFit a component support under the fuel tank.
aRemove:
-the tank bolts (17) ,
-the tank.
REFITTING
I - REFITTING OPERATION FOR PART
CONCERNED
aRefit the tank.
aTorque tighten the tank bolts (21 N.m).
aAttach the brake cables to the tank.
aConnect the filler pipe.
aRefit the filler pipe clip on the neck.
aConnect the anti-splashback pipe.aRefit the fuel vapour absorber (see 14A, Antipollu-
tion, Fuel vapour absorber: Removal - Refitting,
page 14A-4) .
II - FINAL OPERATION.
aConnect the brake pipes to the body.
aRefit the rear brake hose mounting bolts.
aClip the protective housing of the ABS connectors
onto the tank.
aConnect the ABS sensor connectors.
aClose the anti-lock braking system sensor connector
protective housing.
aRefit:
-the heat shield under the tank.
-the heat shield clips under the tank,
-the exhaust system rubber mounting bush bolt,
-the clip between the catalytic converter and the ex-
pansion chamber,
aClip the calliper parking brake cables onto the tank
and the callipers.
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19C-10
TANK
Fuel tank: Removal - Refitting
D4F or D7F or K4M or K9K
19C
aRefit:
-the heat shield under the tank,
-the heat shield clips under the tank
aTighten to torque:
-the exhaust pipe rubber mounting bush bolt (21
N.m),
-the clip between the catalytic converter and the
rear silencer (21 N.m).
aClip:
-the handbrake cable onto the flange,
-the handbrake cable onto the secondary brake
shoe.
aRefit the rear brake drums (see Rear brake drum:
Removal - Refitting) (33A,Rear axle components).
aRefit the rear wheels (see Wheel: Removal - Refit-
ting) (35A, Wheels and tyres).
aConnect:
-the fuel level sensor module pipe union,
-the fuel level sensor module connector.
aRefit the access flap for the fuel level sensor mod-
ule.
aRefit the rear bench seat.
aConnect the battery (see Battery: Removal - Refit-
ting) (80A, Battery). D4F or D7F or K9K

19C-11
TANK
Filler neck: Removal - Refitting
D4F or D7F or K4M or K9K
19C
REMOVAL
I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION
aPosition the vehicle on a two-post lift (see Vehicle:
Towing and lifting) (02A, Lifting equipment).
aDisconnect the battery (see Battery: Removal - Re-
fitting) (80A, Battery).
aDrain the fuel tank (see 19C, Tank, Fuel tank:
Draining, page 19C-1) .
aRemove the rear right-hand wheel (see Wheel: Re-
moval - Refitting) (35A, Wheels and tyres).II - OPERATION FOR REMOVAL OF PART
CONCERNED
aDisconnect the anti-splashback pipe (1) .
aRemove:
-the clip (2) from the filling pipe,
-the filler neck earth bolt (3) .
aRemove:
-the fuel filler cap from the tank,
-the bolts (4) from the filler neck on the fuel filler
flap, Tightening torquesm
filler neck ear th bolt21 N.m
IMPORTANT
During this oper ation, 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 prevent impurities from entering the circuit, place
protective plugs on all fuel circuit components
exposed to the open air.
WARNING
To avoid any corrosion or damage, protect the
areas on which fuel is likely to run.
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19C-13
TANK
Fuel level sensor module: Removal - Refitting
D4F or D7F or K4M or K9K
19C
REMOVAL
I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION
aDisconnect the battery (see Battery: Removal - Re-
fitting) (80A, Battery).
aDrain the tank (see 19C, Tank, Fuel tank: Draining,
page 19C-1) .
aLift up:
-the rear bench seat base (see Rear bench seat
base: Removal - Refitting) (76A, Rear seat
frames and runners),
-the carpet under the rear bench seat base.aRemove the inspection flap blanking cover (1) . Special tooling required
Mot. 1397Universal spanner for remov-
ing fuel gauge nuts .
IMPORTANT
During this oper ation, 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 prevent impurities from entering the circuit, place
protective plugs on all fuel circuit components
exposed to the open air.
WARNING
To avoid any corrosion or damage, protect the
areas on which fuel is likely to run.
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19C-14
TANK
Fuel level sensor module: Removal - Refitting
D4F or D7F or K4M or K9K
19C
aDisconnect:
-the fuel level sensor module connector (2) ,
-the fuel pipes (3) .aDisconnect:
-the fuel level sensor module connector (4) ,
-the fuel pipe (5) . D4F or D7F or K9K
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WARNING
Prepare for the flow of fluid, and protect the sur-
rounding components.
K4M
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WARNING
Prepare for the flow of fluid, and protect the sur-
rounding components.

19C-15
TANK
Fuel level sensor module: Removal - Refitting
D4F or D7F or K4M or K9K
19C
II - OPERATION FOR REMOVAL OF PART
CONCERNED
aRemove:
-the nut from the fuel level sensor module using the
tool (Mot. 1397) (6) ,
-the fuel level sensor module.
REFITTING
I - REFITTING PREPARATION OPERATION
aAlways replace:
-the nut of the fuel level sensor module,
-the fuel level sensor module seal.II - REFITTING OPERATION FOR PART
CONCERNED
aPosition:
-the new seal (8) in the neck correctly,
-the fuel level sensor module (7) on the fuel tank
(10) .
aUse a hand to press the fuel level sensor module to
grip the seal.
aManually pretighten the new nut (9) on the fuel tank.
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WARNING
To prevent the tank from deforming, refit the fuel
sender unit nut to the tank well immediately.
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Note:
A lug on the fuel level sensor module and a
recess in the fuel tank ensure correct positioning
in the fuel tank.

19C-16
TANK
Fuel level sensor module: Removal - Refitting
D4F or D7F or K4M or K9K
19C
aTighten the fuel level sensor module nut using the
tool (Mot. 1397) until the nut mark (11) corresponds
with the fuel tank mark (12) .
III - FINAL OPERATION
aConnect:
-the fuel pipe,
-the fuel level sensor module connector.
aConnect:
-the fuel pipes,
-the fuel level sensor module connector.
aRefit the inspection flap cover.
aFit:
-the carpet under the rear bench seat base.
-the rear bench seat base (see Rear bench seat
base: Removal - Refitting) (76A, Rear seat
frames and runners).
aConnect the battery (see Battery: Removal - Refit-
ting) (80A, Battery).
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D4F or D7F or K9K