12 SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS
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V00350-10
V00351-10
V00352-10
Installing the fuel tank
Danger
Fire hazard Fuel is highly flammable.
The fuel in the fuel tank expands when warm and can escape if overfilled.
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Do not refuel the vehicle in the vicinity of open flames or lit cigarettes.
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Switch off the engine for refueling.
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Make sure that no fuel is spilled; particularly not on hot parts of the vehicle.
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If any fuel is spilled, wipe it off immediately.
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Observe the specifications for refueling.
Main work
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1
Turn handle
of the fuel tap to the OFF position.
(Figure E00826-10
p. 21)
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Pull off the fuel hose.
Info
Remaining fuel may flow out of the fuel hose.
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1
Remove screws
with the collar bushings.
(All EXC models)
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Hang the horn and horn bracket to one side.
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2
Remove screw
with the rubber bushing.
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Remove the tube from the fuel tank breather.
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Pull both spoilers off the sides of the radiator bracket and lift
off the fuel tank.