Removing Fuel Tank - Porsche 996 TT Repair Manual

11 Combination screw
M8 x 40
12 Restraining strap
(right and left)
13 Combination screw
M8 x 40
14 Restraining strap
(transverse)
15 Bottom guard
16 Fuel tank
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Removing fuel tank

Note
• To lock the steering wheel, use only the steering wheel holder −A− approved for airbags to prevent
damage or injury should an airbag be released!
1. Move steering wheel to centre position (front wheels straight−ahead) and lock it with the steering wheel
holder −arrow− .
Note
• Before disconnecting the battery, observe the work instructions ' 9 Work instructions after
disconnecting the battery !
2. Disconnect battery. Disconnect negative terminal and cover the terminal or battery.
3. Remove the front wheels, using the prescribed special tool socket wrench insert P 300 to avoid
damage to the wheels.
4. Remove front wheel housing liner ' 50 56 19 Removing and installing front wheel housing liner .
Note
• It is impermissible to suck out the fuel through the filler neck, as this can damage the inner flap on the
filler neck. Always suck out the fuel through the hole for the fuel level sensor.
Removing fuel tank
einordnung
2
2 Loosen before
removal of front−axle
2
1
1
1
Tightening torque: 23 Nm (17 ftlb.)
Engage in front subframe
Tightening torque: 23 Nm (17 ftlb.)
Do not pinch fuel level sensor
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