Porsche 996 TT Repair Manual page 613

10. Unclip seal of the filler neck in the right front wheel well −1− . Disconnect plug connections for
the vent lines at the filler neck −2− . Press release buttons and simultaneously pull the lines apart.
Disconnect ground strap −4− on the plug. Disconnect vent line to fuel tank −3− behind the spring
strut.
Note
To avoid damage to the wing when removing and installing the filler neck, suitable protective covers
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must be placed.
11. Turn the filler neck clockwise by approx. 45° and pull out carefully. The open surge flap must not be
damaged when pulling out the filler neck. Close the opening in the fuel tank (e.g.with the cap of a spray
can).
12. Loosen universal joint (steering shaft) −arrow− at steering gear. Take out the fit bolt M8 x 35 and
slide the universal joint upwards. If necessary, carefully force apart the clamping piece with a
screwdriver and spray with rust solvent. Replace fit bolt.
Note
The suspension subframe must be lowered. To do this, undo the two screws fastening the steering
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gear to the suspension subframe.
13. Detach steering gear from the suspension subframe. To do this, unscrew the two hexagon−head bolts
Removing fuel tank
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