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19C-3
TANK
Fuel tank: Draining
D4F or D7F or K4M
19C
aDisconnect the fuel supply union (2) from the injector
rail.
aFit a T (Mot. 1311-08) union.aDisconnect the fuel supply union (3) from the injector
rail.
aFit a T (Mot. 1311-08) union.
II - TANK DRAINING PROCEDURE
aConnect a pneumatic transfer pump for fuels on
the outlet of the "T" union.
aDrain the fuel tank.
III - FINAL OPERATION.
aDisconnect the pneumatic transfer pump for fu-
els. .
aRemove the “T” union (Mot. 1311-08).
aConnect the fuel supply union.
aRefit the engine oil filler neck.
aConnect the battery (see ) (80A, Battery). D7F
121779
K4M
132334
D4F
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19C-4
TANK
Fuel tank: 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) .
aLift up:
-the rear bench seat,
-the carpet.
aRemove the access flap (1) to the fuel level sensor
module. Equipment requiredcomponent support
Tightening torquesm
tank bolts21 N.m
exhaust pipe rubber
mounting bush bolt21 N.m
clip between the cata-
lytic converter and the
rear silencer21 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 leaktight gloves (Nitrile type) for this opera-
tion.
IMPORTANT
Wear goggles with side protectors for this opera-
tion.
WARNING
To prevent impurities from entering the circuit, plugs
must be fitted to the openings of all the 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-5
TANK
Fuel tank: Removal - Refitting
D4F or D7F or K4M or K9K
19C
aDisconnect:
-the fuel level sensor module connector (2) ,
-the fuel level sensor module pipe union (3) .
aRemove the rear wheels (see Wheel: Removal -
Refitting) (35A, Wheels and tyres).
aRemove the rear brake drums (see Rear brake
drum: Removal - Refitting) (33A, Rear axle com-
ponents).
aUnclip:
-the handbrake cable from the secondary brake
shoe,
-the handbrake cable from the flange.aRemove:
-the clip (4) between the catalytic converter and the
rear silencer,
-the exhaust pipe rubber mounting bush bolt (5) .
119691
WARNING
To prevent impurities from entering the circuit,
place protective plugs on all fuel circuit compo-
nents exposed to the open air.
D4F or D7F or K9K
D4F or D7F or K9K
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19C-6
TANK
Fuel tank: Removal - Refitting
D4F or D7F or K4M or K9K
19C
aRemove:
-the heat shield clips (6) under the tank,
-the heat shield under the tank.aRelease the parking brake lever.
aUnclip the parking brake cables from the callipers at
(7) . D4F or D7F or K9K
119435
K4M
132468
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19C-7
TANK
Fuel tank: Removal - Refitting
D4F or D7F or K4M or K9K
19C
aRemove:
-the clip (8) between the catalytic converter and the
expansion chamber,
-the exhaust pipe rubber mounting bush bolt (9) ,
-the heat shield clips under the tank,
-the heat shield under the tank.aOpen the ABS sensor connector protective unit (10)
.
aDisconnect the ABS sensor connectors (11) .
aDetach the anti-lock braking connectors protective
housing from the tank. K4M
131773
119438
119437
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19C-8
TANK
Fuel tank: Removal - Refitting
D4F or D7F or K4M or K9K
19C
aRemove the bolts (12) from the rear brake hose
mounting.
aDetach the brake pipes from the body (13) .II - OPERATION FOR REMOVAL OF PART
CONCERNED
aRemove the fuel vapour absorber (see 14A, Anti-
pollution, Fuel vapour absorber: Removal - Refit-
ting, page 14A-4) .
aDisconnect the anti-splashback pipe (14) .
aRemove the clip (15) from the filling pipe.
aDisconnect the filling pipe.
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119688
D4F or D7F or K4M
121722
WARNING
To prevent impur ities from entering the circuit,
plugs must be fitted to the openings of all the fuel
circuit components exposed to the open air.
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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.
119652
119685
D4F or D7F or K4M
K4M
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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