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Remove/Install Fuel Tank - AR47.10-P-4100GQ

Model 166 with engine 157, 276, 278, 642, 651 

Model 292 with engine 157, 276, 278, 642 

Fig 1: Fuel Tank Components Location - Model 166 With Engine 157, 276, 278, 642 (Shown On Model 166.057)
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Shown on model 166.057 

Shown on model 166.057 

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CAUTION Risk of injury  caused by scraping or cutting body parts on sharp vehicle parts Always wear protective gloves when working on or near sharp and non-deburred vehicle parts.
Deburr repair panels.
AS00.00-Z-0017-01A
Notice Information on preventing damage to electronic components due to electrostatic discharge   AH54.00-P-0001-01A
Notice Notes on self-locking nuts and bolts   AH00.00-P-0001-01KOA
REMOVINGINSTALLING Remove/install     
1 Detach ground line from battery   AR54.10-P-0003GZ
2 Drain fuel tank (1) IMPORTANT Only the right chamber can be emptied on the installed fuel tank (1). AR47.10-P-4001GQ 
3 Remove left and right rear side underfloor panelings and left and right front side underfloor paneling   AR61.30-P-1001GQ
4 Remove propeller shaft   AR41.10-P-0050GQ
5.1 Separate electrical connections (2) Model 166 with engine 157, 276, 278
Model 292 with engine 157, 276, 278
 
5.2 Disconnect electrical connection (2) Model 166 with engine 642, 651
Model 292 with engine 642 IMPORTANT Vehicles with a diesel engine: only one electrical connection present.
 
6 Unlock and detach filler neck (3) on fuel tank (1) IMPORTANT Collect escaping fuel in a suitable container.  
7.1 Disconnect and close off fuel line (4) Model 166 with engine 157, 276, 278
Model 292 with engine 157, 276, 278
 
    SPECIAL TOOL Record plug Fig 3
7.2 Disconnect fuel lines (4) feed line and return flow and plug Model 166 with engine 642, 651
Model 292 with engine 642
 
    SPECIAL TOOL Record plug Fig 3
8 Detach line (5a) at fuel tank (1) Model 166, 292 with engine 157, 276, 278  
9 Release and disconnect electrical line to stationary heater fuel pump (Y23) Model 166 with engine 157, 276, 278, 642, 651 with code 228 (Additional warm water heating) Model 292 with engine 157, 276, 278, 642
with code 228 (Additional warm water heating)
 
10 Detach line (6) at hose (7), plug and unclip from bracket (6a) Model 166 with engine 157, 276, 278, 642, 651 with code 228 (Additional warm water heating) Model 292 with engine 157, 276, 278, 642
with code 228 (Additional warm water heating) NOTES Do not use any pointed or sharp-edged tools to remove the line (6).
Otherwise line (6) or hose (7) are damaged. INSTALLATION NOTES Replace the clamp (7a). Do not use screw clamps or spring bracket clamps.
Otherwise leakage may occur. INSTALLATION IMPORTANT Check condition of hose (7) and check for damage, replace if necessary. IMPORTANT Collect escaping fuel.
 
    SPECIAL TOOL Record plug Fig 3
11 Unfasten nuts of the high-voltage battery coolant lines holder on fuel tank (1) Model 166.063 with engine 276.8  
12 Lift high-voltage battery coolant lines from fuel tank holder (1) and place to one side Model 166.063 with engine 276.8  
13 Support fuel tank (1) using a lifting platform    
REFER TO SPECIAL TOOLS 000 588 03 62 00 Lifting platform   WS01.00-P-0091A
14 Remove nut (1 m) and screw/bolts (1s) TORQUE SPECIFICATION Self-locking nut, fuel tank to undercarriage *BA47.10-P-1001-01J 
    TORQUE SPECIFICATION Bolt, fuel tank to undercarriage *BA47.10-P-1002-01J 
    TORQUE SPECIFICATION Bolt, tensioning strap for fuel tank to underfloor *BA47.10-P-1003-01J 
15 Lower fuel tank (1) slightly    
16 Detach lines (5b) on fuel tank (1) Model 166 with engine 642, 651
Model 292 with engine 642 IMPORTANT Release (arrow), see picture.
 
17 Lower fuel tank (1)    
18 Remove transfer unit When replacing the fuel tank (1). AR47.10-P-4100-02GQ 
    TORQUE SPECIFICATION Ring nut to fuel tank *BA47.10-P-1004-01J 
    SPECIAL TOOL Prong wrench Fig 2
19 Remove fuel pump When replacing the fuel tank (1).  
    Model 166 with engine 651
Model 166, 292 with engine 157 Model 166, 292 with engine 276 Model 166, 292 with engine 278
Model 166, 292 with engine 642
AR47.20-P-5710GQ 
20 Install in the reverse order    
21 Perform basic programming Model 166 with engine 157, 276, 278, 642, 651
Model 292 with engine 157, 276, 278, 642
 
    Model 166 with engine 157, 276, 278, 642, 651 AR00.19-P-0200GZ
INSPECT Check     
WARNING Risk of accident  from vehicle starting off by itself when engine running. Risk of injury  (bruises and burns) resulting from working on the engine while it is being started or when it is running. Secure vehicle to prevent it from starting off by itself. Wear closed and snug-fitting work clothes. Do not touch hot or rotating parts. AS00.00-Z-0005-01A
22 Carry out engine test run and check fuel system for leaktightness    
FUEL TANK

Number Designation Model 166 Model 292
BA47.10-P-1001-01J Self-locking nut, fuel tank to undercarriage Nm 23 23
FUEL TANK

Number Designation Model 166 Model 292
BA47.10-P-1002-01J Bolt, fuel tank to undercarriage Nm 23 23
FUEL TANK

Number Designation Model 166 Model 292
BA47.10-P-1003-01J Bolt, tensioning strap for fuel tank to underfloor Nm 23 23
FUEL TANK

Number Designation Model 166 Model 292
BA47.10-P-1004-01J Ring nut to fuel tank Nm 110 110
Fig 2: Identifying Prong Wrench (164 589 01 07 00)
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Fig 3: Identifying Record Plug (129 589 00 91 00)
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