REMOVING AND INSTALLING
FUEL TANK

If the fuel tank is full, draw out some
of the gasoline through the filler neck
with a scavenging pump.
Fuel tank size: 55 liters.

Unscrew trim panel partially.
Unscrew screws (1 ... 4).
Lift off cover.

Pull off plugs (5 and 6).
Disconnect feed pipe (7), return pipe
(8) and venting pipe (9).

Unscrew nut for fuel level sender and
fuel pump assembly with Special Tool
16 1 020 and remove the assembly.
Important!
Always replace the seal and coupling
nut.

Draw off remaining gasoline with a
scavenging pump.

Remove tank supporting clamp (4) and
lower the rear axle assembly (33 00).

Installation:
Attach the tank supporting clamp on
the rear axle carrier first.


33 00 000

Remove rear right side panel - see
Group 41.
Disconnect venting pipe (1) on the
filler neck and loosen clamp (2).


41 35 000

Remove hose (3).

Unscrew screws (4 ... 6).

Lower tank.
Disconnect venting pipe (1).
Press all pipes out of holders located
on the tank.

Pull out tank toward the rear and
downward.
Pull out hose (2) far enough that it can
be disconnected.