Installing the fuel filler pipe with cover housing

• Position the fuel filler pipe (2).
• Push the fuel filler pipe (2) in the direction of the fuel tank as far as it will go.
• Do not tighten the hose clamp (1) yet.

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• Replace the cover housing.

  Parts  : fuel filler neck h.

  Push the cover housing towards the front at an angle into the side panel.

• Push sealing cup over fuel filler pipe.

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• Connect the plug connection (1).
• Open fuel filler flap.

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• Clip in the cover housing (1) into the side panel. The detents (2) must engage audibly.

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• Using the installation aid (1), pull the sealing lip (2) over the sheet metal flange of the wheel arch (3).

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  Check 

• Check the sealing lip (1) is positioned correctly.

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  Result 

  » Sealing lip (1) does not have uniform contact with the rear quarter panel.

  Measure

  • Check flange (1) on rear quarter panel for damage.

    Straighten flange if necessary.

  Check 

  • Check the sealing lip (1) is positioned correctly.

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  Result 

  » The sealing lip (1) is not evenly in contact with the wheel arch.

  Measure

  • Connect the sealing lip (1) to the wheel arch.
• Slide the fuel filler flap (1) onto the hinge in the direction of the arrow.

  Lock must audibly engage.

• Close the fuel filler flap (1).

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• Position the fuel filler pipe in the correct installation position.
• Replace nuts (1).

  Parts:  Nuts

• Install the nuts (1) and tighten.
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  Fuel filler pipe on upper body
  Nut M6 Replace nut.	Tightening torque	8 Nm

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• Position the fuel filler pipe (1) in the correct installation position.
• Replace the hose clamp (2).

  Parts:  Hose clamp

• Position hose clamp (2) and tighten.
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  Filling hose on fuel tank
  Hose clamp Replace hose clamp.	Tightening torque	4 Nm

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• Position snap fastener (1) and lock.

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• Install bellows (1).

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• Position vapor recovery shut-off valve.
• Replace screws (1).

  Parts:  screw

• Insert screws (1) and tighten them.
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  Vapor recovery shut-off valve on body
  M6 Replace screws.	Tightening torque	8 Nm

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• Position snap fastener (1) and lock.

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Follow-up work 

• Refer to INSTALLING THE HOUSING COVER FOR THE FUEL TANK .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE REAR WHEEL ARCH COVER .
• Refer to MOUNTING THE REAR RIGHT WHEEL .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT WHEEL ARCH TRIM PANEL ON THE RIGHT .
• Refer to INSTALL LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT WHEEL ARCH TRIM PANEL AT LEFT .
• Refer to INSTALLING LOADING EDGE TRIM .
• Refer to INSTALLING FRONT LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT FLOOR COVERING .
• Refer to INSTALL THE REAR LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT FLOOR COVERING .
• Refer to INSTALL REAR SEAT BACKREST
• Refer to INSTALLING THE REAR SEAT BENCH .
• Refer to INSTALL BACKREST SIDE SECTION, LEFT .
• Refer to FILL FUEL TANK .