Remove fuel tank

NOTE: DANGER
High-voltage system.
The high-voltage system operates on the basis of hazardous, electrical voltage and high currents. Mortal hazard through electric shock!

All work on the high-voltage system may only be carried out by specially trainee and technically experienced personnel.
For additional information see:
61 00... SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ON HANDLING HYBRID CARS .
For additional information see:
61 25... NOTES ON REPAIR OF HIGH-VOLTAGE BATTERY UNIT .

Preliminary work

Refer to VENTILATE THE FUEL TANK .
Refer to REMOVE LEFT BACKREST SIDE SECTION .
Refer to REMOVE REAR SEAT BENCH .
Refer to REMOVE REAR SEAT BACKREST .
Refer to REMOVE THE REAR LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT FLOOR COVERING .
Refer to REMOVE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT FLOOR COVERING .
Refer to REMOVING THE LOADING EDGE TRIM .
Refer to REMOVE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT WHEEL ARCH TRIM PANEL ON LEFT .
Refer to REMOVING RIGHT LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT WHEEL ARCH TRIM PANEL .
Refer to REMOVING THE REAR RIGHT WHEEL .
Refer to REMOVING REAR WHEEL ARCH COVER .
Refer to SUCTION THE FUEL TANK .
Refer to REMOVING THE HOUSING COVER FOR THE FUEL TANK .
Refer to REMOVING THE FUEL FILLER PIPE WITH COVER HOUSING .

Unlock plug connection (1) and disconnect.
Unlock and disconnect the snap fastener (2).

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Unlock the retaining clip (1) and remove the nozzle (2).

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NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Conduct the following operation with the assistance of a second person.
Release the screws (1) and remove the fuel tank (2).

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