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Removing and installing fuel tank
The fuel tank (injection engines) The fuel tank depending on the model and year of manufacture may have a volume of from 48 to 55 liters and is made of sheet steel. It is located in the area of the rear axle under the body. Withdrawal  | When removing the fuel tank can act as a certain amount of fuel. Fuel vapors are poisonous, so you should ensure good ventilation. Avoid getting fuel on the skin. Work in fuel-proof gloves. |
| Do not work near open flames! Keep a fire extinguisher at the ready! |
| - Disconnect earth cable from the battery.
| This data is erased from the memory of malfunctions of the engine or a protective code of a radio receiver. Before disconnecting the battery should read instructions in Section Removal and installation of the battery. |
- Remove the rear seat, see. Chapter Wheels and tires, a body, car coloring, care of the car.
- Unscrew the lid and turn off the fuel pump connector.
- Loosen hose clips and disconnect fuel hoses. To facilitate the installation mark hoses with adhesive tape.
- Raise the vehicle.
- Remove the drain plug to drain the fuel tank and the fuel in a clean container. After fuel is drained, install and tighten the drain plug.
 | - Disconnect the fuel, air hoses and hose filler. To facilitate the installation mark hoses with adhesive tape.
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- Unscrew the fuel filler flap.
- Unscrew the bolts of belt holders tank, slowly lower the tank.
- Check that all pipes and hoses are blocked. Remove the fuel tank.
- If you want to remove the filler tube, loosen the screws and remove the pipe down.
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Setting | - If removed, install the filler neck and tighten the bolt with a force of 10 Nm.
 | - Install the fuel tank, put on the rubber fuel filler hose to the nozzle at least 35 mm and secure with a new clamp.
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- Connect the fuel and air hoses according to the labeling.
| All hoses must be put on the fittings at least 25 mm. |
- Attach the fuel tank and tighten them with a force of 50 Nm. Get the fuel so that they are not bent or flattened.
- Install shield tank and secure with a force of 10 Nm.
- Lower the vehicle.
- Connect the fuel lines to the fuel pump according to the marking and fix collars.
- Connect the fuel pump and secure the pump cover.
- Install the rear seat, see. Chapter Wheels and tires, a body, car coloring, care of the car.
- Connect the earth cable to the battery.
- If available, set the clock and set the security code radio.
- Check the operation of the fuel gauge on the instrument panel.
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