Warning: Petrol or petrol vapours are highly flammable. A fire could occur if an ignition source is present. Never drain or store petrol or diesel fuel in an open container, due to the possibility of fire or explosion. Have a dry chemical (Class B) fire extinguisher nearby.

Preliminary Procedures

1. Open the bonnet.
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
3. Remove the fuel tank filler pipe housing. Refer to Fuel Tank Filler Pipe Housing Replacement .
4. Drain the fuel tank. Refer to Fuel Tank Draining .

1

Fuel Tank Filler Pipe Bracket Bolt

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

Tighten
9 N·m (80 lb in)

2

Lower Recirculation Tube Quick Release Fitting

3

Fuel Tank Filler Pipe Clamp

4

Fuel Tank Filler Pipe Ground Bolt

Tighten
9 N·m (80 lb in)

5

Fuel Tank Filler Pipe