Fuel tank

During this operation, it is essential to:

• not smoke or bring hot objects near the work area,
• watch for fuel spray when disconnecting the fitting,
• protect areas sensitive to fuel flow.

REMOVAL

• Drain the fuel tank (see Fuel Tank chapter, Fuel Tank Draining, page 19C-1).
• Position the vehicle on a two-post lift.
• Disconnect the battery.

F4R or K4J or K4M

• Remove:

• the engine undertray,
• the exhaust flange nuts on the manifold,
• the bolt securing the resonator to the body,
• the connecting bolts of the silencer rubber mount bracket,
• the exhaust line resting on the subframe and the rear axle.

• Disconnect the wiring of the headlamp levelling sensor (depending on vehicle equipment).
• Unclip the link rod of the headlamp levelling sensor (depending on vehicle equipment).
• Remove the charcoal canister by pulling it horizontally toward the left side of the vehicle.
• Unclip the hoses from the charcoal canister.

• Remove:

• the two mounting bolts (1) of the fuel tank and heat shield,
• the mounting clips (2) of the heat shields,
• the heat shield (3).

• Remove the clips securing the brake and fuel lines.
• Unclip:

• the fuel line connections at the catalytic converter,
• the fuel lines from the clips.

• Remove the clamps from the tank-to-filler neck connecting hose.
• Remove the hose.

• Position the transmission jack under the fuel tank.
• Remove the fuel tank mounting bolts (4).

• Lower the fuel tank by rotating it around the exhaust line.
• Take care not to damage the brake lines or the parking brake cable.

INSTALLATION

• Reshape the heat shield.
• Make sure the heat shield does not contact the fuel tank.
• Always replace the fuel tank hose clamps.
• Refit in the reverse order of removal.
• Tighten to the following torques:

• wheel bolt (11 daN.m),
• fuel tank mounting (2.1 daN.m).

• Check that the fuel line fittings are fully latched.

Connect the battery; carry out the necessary re-learns (see Electrical Equipment chapter).