Removing
Caution: When removing the fuel tank, fuel may leak out. Gasoline vapors are especially dangerous and can cause fire and poisoning. Therefore, special attention must be paid to good ventilation of the working area. Avoid contact of fuel with the skin of the human body. Wear only shoes that protect the person's feet well. Open flames are not allowed. There is a risk of fire! Drain the fuel before removing the fuel tank.
Disconnect ground cable (-) from the battery.
Attention: As a result, the records of the on-board computer are erased, in particular, the fault records and the radio code. Before disconnecting the battery, read the contents of the section "Removing and installing the battery".
Place the car on a lift.
Place a support under the fuel tank.
Unscrew the tank mounting bolts and slowly lower the tank onto the support.
Open the rubber cover clamp between the filler pipe and the tank. Remove rubber cover.
If it is also necessary to remove the filler pipe of the tank, unscrew the fixing bolt and remove the tank branch pipe downwards.
Four-wheel drive vehicle: The fuel tank is removed complete with a filler pipe.
Disconnect the plug connection of the fuel level sensor and, if present, the fuel pump, and mark them with adhesive tape to facilitate subsequent assembly.
Disconnect the fuel supply and return hoses, having previously marked them.
Drain fuel.
Loosen the fuel level sensor mounting bolts.
Pull the sensor up, tilt it to the side and remove it. At the same time, place a rag to collect the escaping fuel.
Installation
Install the level sensor with a new gasket.
Tighten the sensor mounting bolts to 4 Nm.
Connect the plug connections according to the marking.
Connect ground cable (-) to the battery.
Check the operation of the fuel gauge on the front panel.
Disconnect ground cable (-) from the battery.
If the pipe was removed by pouring, install it in place, securing it with bolts.
Connect fuel hoses and ventilation hose as marked.
Install the fuel tank and the rubber cover of the vent pipe and secure it with a new clamp.
Install the tank mounting clamps and tighten the tank mounting bolts with a force of 40 Nm. Lay the hoses so that they are not bent.
Connect ground cable (-) to the battery.
Set the time on the clock, if any, and enter the security code into the radio.