Specifications

19C-3
TANK
Fuel tank: Removal - Refitting
4X2 TRANSMISSION
19C
This method describes the removal - refitting pro-
cedure for the plastic tank
REMOVAL
I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION
a Position the vehicle on a two-post lift (see Vehicle:
Towing and lifting) (02A, Lifting equipment).
a Disconnect the battery (see Battery: Removal - Re-
fitting) (80A, Battery).
a Drain the tank (see 19C, Tank, Fuel tank: Draining,
page 19C-1) .
a Tilt the rear bench seat base (see ) (76A, Rear seat
frames and runners).
a Remove the access flap to the fuel level sensor
module on the floor.
a Disconnect the connector (1) from the fuel pump.
Tightening torquesm
fuel tank bolts 21 N.m
exhaust pipe bolts on
the catalytic converter
21 N.m
catalytic converter bolts
on the exhaust manifold
21 N.m
earth cable nut on the
body
8 N.m
IMPORTANT
During this operation, be sure to:
- refrain from smoking or bringing red hot objects
close to the working area,
- be careful of fuel splashes when disconnecting the
union.
IMPORTANT
Wear goggles with side protectors for this opera-
tion.
IMPORTANT
Wear leaktight gloves (nitrile type) for this opera-
tion.
WARNING
To avoid any corrosion or damage, protect the
areas on which fuel is likely to run.
WARNING
To prevent impurities from entering the circuit, place
protective plugs on all fuel circuit components
exposed to the open air.
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