To remove
- Make sure that the tank is not more than 3/4 full. If necessary, see EMPTYING THE FUEL TANK .
- Raise the car and remove the rear right wheel. See WHEELS .
- Remove the wing edging strip and the wing liner. The wing edging strip must be removed first.
- US (E85)
: Loosen the filler pipe hose clip from the tank. Split the ventilation pipe with 83 95 261 TOOL, FUEL LINE .
Other : Loosen the hose clips on the filler pipe and split the ventilation pipe with 83 95 261 TOOL, FUEL LINE .
- Remove the screw that secures the pipe. (EU tank has a plastic screw).
- Open the filler flap and remove the filler cap.
- Remove the filler pipe. Bend aside the flange on the rubber sleeve when removing the filler pipe.IMPORTANT:
To prevent dirt from entering the filler pipe when it is removed, plug the pipe with a cloth.