2891243 - 1040A20 FUEL TANK - R + R AND DECANT FUEL FOR VERSIONS WITH EVAPORATION CONTROL SYSTEM

Removing ( Refitting ) With the ignition key in the OFF position, disconnect the battery negative terminal.

NameConnector
-Battery    See A1 BATTERY (+)
Place the car on a ramp.Drain the fuel from the tank using suitable equipment and appropriate protection to meet current safety requirements.    Op. 7050A90 REAR SEAT (ONE) - R RE - REPAIR WITH SEAT REMOVED    Op. 7040L14 PANEL BRACKETS (1) COVERING SEAT ATTACHMENTS TO PASSENGER COMPARTMENT FLOOR - R R (Carry out this operation on the central and right rear seats) 1. Lift the pre-cut section of the floor covering to gain access to the fuel pump flap.2. Unscrew retaining bolts (2a) and remove protective cover (2b).3. Disconnect the electrical connection from the fuel pump and level gauge.

NameConnector
3Fuel pump and sender unit    See N40 FUEL PUMP AND SENDER UNIT
4. Disconnect the fuel supply pipe from the quick-release fitting.
Raise the car.1. Undo the retaining bolts.2. Remove the plastic fuel filler pipe protection.
1. Open the collars (1a) and disconnect fuel filler pipe (1b) and pipe (1c) from the supplementary vapour separator.2. Disconnect both pipes leading from the evaporation control system to the float valves from their quick-release fittings.
1. Position a stand beneath the tank to support it during removal.2. Disconnect the vapour separator pipe from its quick-release fitting.3. Undo the tank bracket retaining bolts.4. Lower the tank, release the vapour separator pipe disconnected previously from the retaining collars on the tank, then remove the fuel tank.
Refitting ( Removing ) Position the fuel tank on the stand.Raise the tank and secure the vapour separator pipe to the collars on the tank.Raise the tank into it fits into its seat.Tighten the bolts securing the tank to the body.Tighten the tank bolts to torque.

FasteningComponentØValue(daNm)
-BoltFUEL TANKM83.5
Remove the tank stand.Connect the pipe to the separator.Connect the evaporation control system pipes to their quick-release fittings and use new collars to connect the fuel filler pipe and supplementary vapour separator pipe.Fit the plastic filler pipe protection.Lower the vehicle.Connect the fuel delivery pipe to the quick-release fitting.Connect the electrical connection to the electric pump and level gauge.Tighten the fuel pump protective cover retaining bolts.Refit the floor covering.    Op. 7040L14 PANEL BRACKETS (1) COVERING SEAT ATTACHMENTS TO PASSENGER COMPARTMENT FLOOR - R R    Op. 7050A90 REAR SEAT (ONE) - R RE - REPAIR WITH SEAT REMOVEDRemove the vehicle from the ramp.Use the correct equipment and appropriate protection as required by current safety legislation to fill the vehicle with the recommended fuel.With the ignition key in OFF position, connect the battery negative terminal.

NameConnector
-Battery    See A1 BATTERY (+)