Fuel Tank. Removing And Installing - BMW 5251 Service Manual

Fuel
Tank and
Fuel pump/
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Remove suction hose from tank filler neck carefully to avoid
damaging filler neck baffle plate.
CAUTION-
After finishing repairs but before starling engine, be sure
there is at least 5 liters (1.5 gallons) of fuel in tanlc. The fuel
pump will be damaged if run without fuel.
Fuel tank, removing and installing
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Remove fuel tank filler cap and drain tank as described
earlier.
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Disconnect negative cable from battery.
CAUTION-
Prior to disconnecting the battea read the battery discon-
nection cautions given in 001 General Cautions and
Warnings.
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Remove rear seat bottom cushion. Peel forward lip of carpet
from beneath seat cushion and carefully peel back insulation
to expose fuel tank access cover on left and right sides. Re-
move covers.
Disconnect right side supply hose and electr~cal harness
connector (arrows).
D~sconnect left side return hose and electrical harness
connector.
Working inside car, disconnect parking bralte cable ends
from parking brake lever. See 340 Brakes.
Lift car and support safely.
Make sure the car is stable and we/ supported at all times.
Use a professional automotive lift orjack stands designed for
the purpose. A floorjaclc is not adequate support.
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Remove complete exhaust system and heat shield. See 180
Exhaust System.
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Remove drive shaft. See 260 Driveshaft