Installing Fuel Tank - Porsche 996 TT Repair Manual

Installing fuel tank

Note
• Fix connecting cable and fuel lines, using adhesive tape if necessary, to the body aperture for the fuel
level sensor
• Observe line routing between fuel tank and body (e.g. chafing, pinching)
1. Lift the fuel tank with the help of a second person and carefully insert from below (avoiding damage
to the hole for the fuel level sensor). Engage fuel tank on the support lugs on the floor of the body
−arrows− .
2. Install fuel tank restraining strap (transverse). Position hexagon bolts M8 x 40 at the sides of the body and
tighten −arrow− .
Tightening torque: 23 Nm (17 ftlb.)
3. Insert fuel level sensor with new seal into fuel tank. Position and tighten new union nut. Fit lines and
plugs. After assembly, secure union nut with a spot of hot−melt adhesive. Fit closure cap in the luggage
compartment (screw tight the four hexagon nuts a/f 10) ' 20 66 19 911 Carrera 4 (996) Removing and
installing fuel pump .
Tightening torque for union nut 70 Nm (52 ftlb.)
4. Pre−position connector tubes to the radiators together with pre−mounted holders (replace if necessary) in
installation position under the fuel tank. Clip holders to the body. To do this, hook the holders at the front
and engage the tab at the rear. Push the left and right pipes into coolant hoses and tighten screw−type hose
clamps.
Installing fuel tank
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