1040A10 FUEL TANK - R + R AND DECANT FUEL - Alfa - GT - eLearn

125001000 - 1040A10 FUEL TANK - R + R AND DECANT FUEL

) Position the vehicle on a lift.Make sure that the ignition key is in the OFF position, then disconnect the negative battery terminal.

	Description	Connector
-	Battery	See A1B BATTERY ( BATTERY NEGATIVE )

Proceed with the removal Op. 1040A70 SUBMERGED PUMP ASSEMBLY COMPLETE WITH LEVEL GUAGE CONTROL - R + R.Draw off the fuel from the tank using a special tool.Release the handbrake boot and remove it.1. Lift up the handbrake lever (1a) and undo the handbrake cable tensioning nut (1b).

Proceed with the removal Op. 1076B22 REAR EXHAUST SILENCER - R+R EMISSION CONTROL VERSIONS.Proceed with the removal Op. 1076B26 INTERMEDIATE EXHAUST SILENCER - R+R EMISSION CONTROL VERSIONS.1. Undo the fastenings and remove the intermediate heat shield for the exhaust pipe.

Proceed with the removal Op. 4450B08 RIGHT REAR WHEEL R R.1. Position a hydraulic jack under the rear suspension crossmember.2. Undo the bolts (2a) and lower the rear suspension crossmember (2b) as far as necessary using the hydraulic jack.

1. Open the band and disconnect the fuel filler pipe from the tank.2. Loosen the band and disconnect the fuel reflux pipe from the tank.3. Disconnect the rapid connectors for the fuel vapour supply pipes from the float valves to the fuel vapour separator.4. Disconnect the rapid connector for the fuel vapour supply pipe from the multifunction valve to the fuel vapour filter.

1. Position a hydraulic jack with a suitable support under the fuel tank.2. Undo the bolts (2a) and the nuts (2b) fixing the fuel tank support belts.3. Lower the hydraulic jack and remove the fuel tank.

Refitting ( Removing

) Place the fuel tank back in its housing using the hydraulic jack.Tighten the bolts and the nuts fixing the fuel tank support belts.Remove the hydraulic jack from beneath the fuel tank.Connect the rapid connector for the fuel vapour supply pipe from the multifunction valve to the fuel vapour filter.Connect the rapid connectors for the fuel vapour supply pipes from the float valves to the fuel vapour separator.Connect the fuel reflux pipe to the tank and secure it using the band.Connect the fuel filler pipe to the tank and secure it using the band.Place the rear suspension crossmember in position using the hydraulic jack and secure it tightening the bolts to the recommended torque.

	Fastening	Component	Ø	Value(daNm)
-	Bolt	REAR CROSS-BEAM	M10	(Bodyshell side) 5.8 - 7.2

Remove the hydraulic jack from underneath the rear suspension crossmember.Proceed with the refitting Op. 4450B08 RIGHT REAR WHEEL R R.Place the intermediate heat shield in position and secure it.Proceed with the refitting Op. 1076B26 INTERMEDIATE EXHAUST SILENCER - R+R EMISSION CONTROL VERSIONS.Proceed with the refitting Op. 1076B22 REAR EXHAUST SILENCER - R+R EMISSION CONTROL VERSIONS.Adjust handbrake lever travel Op. 3380A04 HANDBRAKE - CHECK TRAVEL.Place the handbrake lever boot in position.Proceed with the refitting Op. 1040A70 SUBMERGED PUMP ASSEMBLY COMPLETE WITH LEVEL GUAGE CONTROL - R + R.Connect the negative battery terminal (-).Remove the vehicle from the lift.