Fuel Tank Unit: Service and Repair

19.55.41 Cover - Tank Module - LH

Before disconnecting the battery, ensure all text and cautions in the battery disconnection section are observed.

Remove
1. Disconnect battery earth lead.

WARNING: Fuel vapour is highly flammable and in confined spaces is also explosive and toxic. Always have a fire extinguisher containing foam, CO2, gas or powder close at hand when handling or draining fuel.

2. Remove 'D' post trim casing.
3. Remove opposite 'D' post trim.
4. Remove 2 Allen bolts securing spare wheel removal straps to cross member and move straps aside.
5. Release carpet, fold forward and tie aside.





6. Remove 4 nuts and remove fuel tank LH access cover.
7. Clean area surrounding locking ring.





8. Using tool LRT-19-009, remove locking ring from fuel tank.

CAUTION: Before disconnecting or removing components, ensure the immediate area around joint faces and connections are clean. Plug open connections to prevent contamination.

9. Remove access plug and discard fuel tank seal.

Refit
1. Clean area surrounding fuel tank access.
2. Clean fuel tank access plug and fit new tank seal.
3. Position fuel tank access plug, align timing and push fully home. Ensure seal is correctly fitted.
4. Using LRT-19-009, fit locking ring and tighten to 35 Nm (26 lbf.ft).
5. Fit carpet.
6. Position spare wheel release straps fit bolts and tighten to 25 Nm (18 lbf.ft).
7. Fit 'D' post trim casings.
8. Connect battery earth lead.