12 SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS 68
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Main work
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Remove screws
.
–
Take off silencer cap
with O-ring
.
– Remove old glass fiber yarn filling.
– Clean the parts that need to be reinstalled and check for damage.
–
Fit new glass fiber yarn filling
into the main silencer.
– Mount the O-ring on the silencer cap.
– Position the silencer cap.
– Mount and tighten all of the screws.
Guideline
Screws on the main silencer M5 7 Nm (5.2 lbf ft)
Finishing work
– Install the main silencer. ( p. 67)
12.33 Removing the fuel tank
Danger
Fire hazard Fuel is highly flammable.
The fuel in the fuel tank expands when warm and can escape if overfilled.
– Do not refuel the vehicle in the vicinity of open flames or lit cigarettes.
– Switch off the engine for refueling.
– Make sure that no fuel is spilled; particularly not on hot parts of the vehicle.
– If any fuel is spilled, wipe it off immediately.
– Observe the specifications for refueling.
Warning
Danger of poisoning Fuel is poisonous and a health hazard.
– Avoid skin, eye and clothing contact with fuel.
– Immediately consult a doctor if you swallow fuel.
– Do not inhale fuel vapors.
– In case of skin contact, rinse the affected area with plenty of water.
– Rinse the eyes thoroughly with water, and consult a doctor in case of fuel contact with the eyes.
– Change your clothing in case of fuel spills on them.
– Keep fuels correctly in a suitable canister, and out of the reach of children.
Preparatory work
– Remove the seat. ( p. 63)
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Main work
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Unplug connector
of the fuel pump.
– Remove the tube from the fuel tank breather.