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

Removing ( Refitting )

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

	Description	Connector
-	Battery	See A001 Battery

•     Op. 7040H80 PARCEL RACK
•     Op. 7040B10 LOAD PLATFORM (LUGGAGE PLATFORM) TRIM - R+R
•     Op. 7050A13 SPLIT REAR SEAT LEFT SQUAB R R
•     Op. 7050A15 SPLIT REAR SEAT RIGHT SQUAB R R
•     Op. 7050A22 REAR SEAT CUSHION - R+R
•     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.

• Lift up the handbrake lever (1a) and undo the handbrake cable tensioning nut (1b).

• Disconnect the handbrake cables (1a) from the mounting bracket (1b) and from the fastenings on the fuel tank (1c).

•     Op. 1076B20 REAR EXHAUST SILENCER - R + R
•     Op. 1076B24 INTERMEDIATE EXHAUST SILENCER - R + R
• Remove the heat shield for the exhaust pipe.

• Position a hydraulic jack under the rear suspension crossmember.
• Undo the bolts (2a) and lower the rear suspension crossmember (2b) as far as necessary using the hydraulic jack.
• Position a hydraulic jack with a suitable support under the fuel tank.
• Undo the nuts (4a) fixing the fuel tank support belts (4b).

• Undo the nuts (1a) and remove the protection (1b) for the fuel filler pipe after having released it from the bands.

• Disconnect the rapid connectors for the fuel vapour supply pipes from the float valves to the fuel vapour separator.
• Open the band and disconnect the fuel filler pipe from the tank.

• Disconnect the rapid connector for the fuel vapour supply pipe from the multifunction valve to the fuel vapour filter.
• Disconnect the rapid connector for the rear fuel supply pipe, front fuel supply pipe side.

• Lower the hydraulic jack and remove the fuel tank complete with rear fuel supply pipe and, if necessary, separate them at the bench.

Refitting ( Removing )

• Place the fuel tank assembly back in its housing using the hydraulic jack.
• Tighten the nuts fixing the fuel tank support belts.
• Remove the hydraulic jack from beneath the fuel tank.
• Connect the rapid connector for the rear fuel supply pipe, front fuel supply pipe side.
• 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 filler pipe to the tank and secure it using the band.
• Place the protection for the fuel filler pipe in position and secure it using the bands and the nuts.
• 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	5.9 - 7.2, daNm

• Remove the hydraulic jack from underneath the rear suspension crossmember.
• Place the heat shield for the exhaust pipe in position.
•     Op. 1076B24 INTERMEDIATE EXHAUST SILENCER - R + R
•     Op. 1076B20 REAR EXHAUST SILENCER - R + R
• Connect the handbrake cables to the mounting bracket and to the fastenings on the fuel tank .
•     Op. 3380A04 HANDBRAKE - CHECK TRAVEL
• Place the handbrake lever boot in position.
•     Op. 1040A70 SUBMERGED PUMP ASSEMBLY COMPLETE WITH LEVEL GUAGE CONTROL - R + R
•     Op. 7050A22 REAR SEAT CUSHION - R+R
•     Op. 7050A15 SPLIT REAR SEAT RIGHT SQUAB R R
•     Op. 7050A13 SPLIT REAR SEAT LEFT SQUAB R R
•     Op. 7040B10 LOAD PLATFORM (LUGGAGE PLATFORM) TRIM - R+R
•     Op. 7040H80 PARCEL RACK
• Connect the negative battery terminal (-).
• Remove the vehicle from the lift.