Fuel Filler Neck: Service and Repair

19.55.07 Filler Neck

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

Remove
1. Position vehicle on lift.
2. Disconnect battery earth lead.
3. Drain fuel tank.

WARNING: The spilling of fuel is unavoidable during this operation. Ensure that all necessary precautions are taken to prevent fire and explosion.

4. Remove propeller shaft.
5. Remove RH rear wheel arch liner.





6. Remove 8 bolts and 2 nuts securing RH fuel tank shield.





7. Release fuel tank breather pipes and charcoal canister vent pipes from clip on filler neck.

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.

8. Remove clip from fuel tank breather pipe and charcoal canister vent pipe.
9. Position container to catch fuel spillage.





10. Disconnect fuel tank filler hose from fuel tank filler neck.
11. Remove container.
12. Dispose of fuel and clean container.





13. Cut 3 cable ties securing air suspension pipes to fuel tank filler neck.





14. Remove 2 nuts securing fuel tank filler neck to body, disconnect breather hose and remove fuel tank filler neck.

Refit
1. Fit 2 nuts securing fuel tank filler neck to body, connect breather hose to fuel tank filler neck and secure with clip.
2. Fit 3 cable ties securing air suspension pipes to fuel tank filler neck.
3. Connect fuel tank filler hose to fuel tank filler neck.
4. Fit securing clip to fuel tank breather hose and charcoal canister vent pipe.
5. Fit fuel tank breather pipes and charcoal canister vent pipes to clip on fuel tank filler neck.
6. Fit bolts and nuts securing RH fuel tank shield and tighten to 25 Nm (18 lbf.ft).
7. Fit RH rear wheel arch liner.
8. Fit propeller shaft.
9. Refill fuel tank with extracted fuel.
10. Connect battery earth lead.