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

Model 217 with engine 157, 176, 177, 276, 278, 279 

Model 222 with engine 157, 176, 177, 256, 264, 276, 277, 278, 279 

Shown on model 222 

Fig 1: Fuel Tank Component Location - Model 217 With Engine 176 & 177 (Shown On Model 222)

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Shown on model 222 

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Shown on model 222 

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Shown on model 217.4 

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	Risk of explosion  caused by fuel igniting, risk of poisoning caused by inhaling and swallowing fuel as well as risk of injury to eyes and skin caused by contact with fuel.	No fires, sparks, open flames or smoking. Pour fuels into suitable and appropriately marked containers only. Wear protective clothing when handling fuel.	AS47.00-Z-0001-01A
	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 avoiding damage through contamination and foreign objects		AH00.00-P-5000-01A
Notice	Notes on self-locking nuts and bolts		AH00.00-P-0001-01KOA
	Remove/install
1	Empty the fuel tank (1).	If the fuel pump (M3) is defective, ↓ Empty fuel tank if the fuel pump is defective Model 222 with engine 256, 264	AR47.10-P-4000MRT
		Empty fuel tank if the fuel pump is defective Model 217, 222 with engine 157, 176, 177, 276, 278	AR47.10-P-4000LF
		Empty fuel tank if the fuel pump is defective Model 217 with engine 279 Model 222 with engine 277, 279 If the fuel pump (M3) is intact, ↓	AR47.10-P-4001MUB
		Empty/fill fuel tank Model 217, 222 with engine 157, 276, 278 Model 222 with engine 256, 264	AR47.10-P-4001LF
		Empty/fill fuel tank Model 217 with engine 279 Model 222 with engine 277, 279	AR47.10-P-4001MUB
		Empty/fill fuel tank Model 217, 222 with engine 176, 177	AR47.10-P-4001MNL
2	Disconnect ground line from battery.		AR54.10-P-0003LF
3	Remove side and rear underfloor panelings.	Install underfloor paneling only after the leak test.	AR61.30-P-1001LF
4	Remove diagonal struts (31).	Model 217.4
		Screw/bolt, center diagonal strut to body/reinforcement	*BA61.10-P-1014-01K
		Screw/bolt, center diagonal strut to center diagonal strut	*BA61.10-P-1015-01K
5	Remove rear axle.		AR35.10-P-0010LF
6	Remove lines from the activated charcoal canister.		AR47.30-P-8212LF
7	Release plug (3) and detach bleed line (5).
8	Remove screws (6).	Screw/bolt, filler neck bracket to body	*BA47.10-P-1002-01O
9	Support fuel tank (1) with major assembly mount.
	000 588 10 62 00 Support plate		WS26.00-P-3309B
	000 588 11 62 00 Major assembly mount		WS01.00-P-0092B
10	Unscrew nuts (2) and lower fuel tank somewhat (1).	Only lower fuel tank (1) to extent that fuel line connected to fuel pump (M3) is not subject to tension. The fuel line will be damaged otherwise.
		Nut/screw, fuel tank tensioning strap to vehicle floor	*BA47.10-P-1001-01O
11	Disconnect fuel line plastic connection (9) from fuel pump (M3) and seal with suitable stop plugs.	The plastic connection for fuel line (9) must engage audibly. Collect exuded fuel with an absorbent rag.
		Record plug	Fig 2
12	Release and disconnect electrical connector (10) from fuel pump (M3).
13	Remove propeller shaft intermediate bearing from frame floor assembly and support with major assembly mount.
	000 588 10 62 00 Support plate		WS26.00-P-3309B
	000 588 11 62 00 Major assembly mount		WS01.00-P-0092B
		Model 222 with engine 157, 176, 177, 256, 264, 276, 277, 278, 279Bolt, propeller shaft intermediate bearing/center reinforcement to frame floor assembly	*BA41.10-P-1003-01J
		Model 217 with engine 157, 176, 177, 276, 278, 279Screw/bolt, propeller shaft intermediate bearing to center reinforcement	*BA41.40-P-1001-011
14	Remove filler neck (4) from filler neck recess.	Wet filler neck (4) with lubricant. Lubricant, rubber assembly 1 l	*BR00.45-Z-1010-06A
15	Lower fuel tank (1), turn somewhat, and remove toward the rear.	Never handle fuel tank (1) at the filler neck (4) or at the vent line (5). Otherwise damage will occur. Helper required. Ensure correct seating of the filler neck (4) in the filler neck recess.
16	Install in the reverse order.
	Check
	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
17	Perform engine test run and check fuel system for leaks.
18	Install side and rear underfloor panelings.		AR61.30-P-1001LF

Fig 2: Identifying Record Plug (129 589 00 91 00)

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