1040A10 FUEL TANK - R + R AND DECANT FUEL (AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION) - Alfa - 166 - eLearn

3314094 - 1040A10 fuel tank - r + r and decant fuel (Automatic transmission)

) Position the vehicle on the ramp.Ensure that the ignition key is in the OFF position, then disconnect the negative battery terminal (-).

	Name	Connector
-	Battery	A1B

Drain the fuel from the tank using suitable equipment. Proceed with removal - 7040B10 load platform (luggage platform) trim - r+r . 1. Undo the bolts (1a) and remove the access cover (1b) to the immersed pump assembly complete with gauge.2. Disconnect the electrical connection from the immersed pump assembly complete with gauge.

	Name	Connector
2	Fuel pump and sender unit	N40

3. Disconnect the rapid attachments for the fuel supply and return pipes.

Proceed with removal - 4450B13 rear wheels(2) r r . 1. Release the fixings and remove the protection.

1. Disconnect the fuel reflux pipe from the tank.2. Disconnect the fuel filler pipe from the tank.

1. Undo the nut securing the handbrake cable mounting bracket.2. Undo the bolts (2a) and nut (2b) and remove the heat shield (2c).

1. Position a hydraulic jack under the rear suspension crossmember.2. Undo the bolts (2a) and lower the rear suspension crossmember (2b), as necessary, using the hydraulic jack

1. Position a hydraulic jack under the fuel tank.2. Undo the bolts fixing the fuel tank.3. Lower the hydraulic jack and remove the complete fuel tank.

Refitting ( Removing

) Fit the complete fuel tank using the hydraulic jack and fix it using the bolts.Remove the hydraulic jack from under the fuel tank.1. Replace the rear suspension crossmember (1a) in its housing using the hydraulic jack (1b) and fix it tightening the bolts (1c) to the recommended torque.

	Fastening	Component	Ø	Value(daNm)
1c	Bolt	REAR CROSS-BEAM	M10

Remove the hydraulic jack from under the crossmember.

Fit the protective heat shield and fix it using the bolts and the nut.Tighten the nut securing the handbrake cable mounting bracket.Connect the fuel filler pipe to the tank.Connect the fuel reflux pipe to the tank.Place the protection back in its housing and secure it. Proceed with refitting - 4450B13 rear wheels(2) r r . Connect the rapid attachments for the fuel supply and return pipes.Connect the electrical connection to the immersed pump assembly complete with gauge.Fit the access cover and fix it using the bolts. Proceed with refitting - 7040B10 load platform (luggage platform) trim - r+r . Connect the negative (-) battery terminal.Remove the car from the ramps.