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Alfa Romeo 159 Factory Service Manual (2005-2011)08 · Engine
08 · Engine

Fuel tank - r + r and decant fuel

Make
Alfa Romeo
Model
159 Factory Service Manual
Year
2005–2011
Section
Fuel tank and pipes › Fuel tank - r + r and decant fuel
EngineFuel tank - r + r and decant fuel

FUEL TANK - R + R AND DECANT FUEL

Operation 1040A10 · FUEL TANK AND COMPONENTS

1.9 JTS, 2.2 JTS

Removing

- Position the vehicle on a lift.

- Make sure that the ignition key is in the OFF position, then disconnect the battery terminal (-).

DescriptionConnector
BatterySee A001 BATTERY

Op. 7050A20 ONE-PIECE REAR SEAT CUSHION - R.R.

1. Undo the bolts (1a) and remove the access cover (1b) for the submerged pump assembly complete with level gauge.

2. Disconnect the electrical connection from the submerged pump assembly complete with level gauge.

DescriptionConnector
2Fuel pump and level gaugeSee N040 FUEL PUMP AND LEVEL GAUGE

3. Disconnect the rapid connector for the fuel supply pipe, submerged pump assembly side complete with level gauge.

FUEL TANK - R + R AND DECANT FUEL

1. Disconnect the rapid connector for the breather pipe, fuel tank side.

2. Disconnect the rapid connector for the fuel filler pipe, fuel tank side.

FUEL TANK - R + R AND DECANT FUEL

1. Disconnect the quick-release connectors for the fuel vapour recovery pipes.

FUEL TANK - R + R AND DECANT FUEL

1. Position a hydraulic jack with a suitable support under the fuel tank.

2. Undo the bolts (2a) and remove the fuel tank support belts (2b).

FUEL TANK - R + R AND DECANT FUEL

1. Lower the hydraulic jack slowly and remove the fuel tank.

FUEL TANK - R + R AND DECANT FUEL

Refitting

- Place the fuel tank back in its housing using the hydraulic jack.

- Place the fuel tank support belts back in their housings and secure them tightening the bolts to the recommended torque.

ComponentFasteningdiaValue (daNm)Validity
Fuel tankBoltM8(bodyshell side) 1.8 - 2.2

- Remove the hydraulic jack with a suitable support under the fuel tank.

- Connect the quick-release connectors for the fuel vapour recovery pipes.

- Connect the rapid connector for the fuel filler pipe, fuel tank side.

- Connect the rapid connector for the breather pipe, fuel tank side.

- Connect the rapid connector for the fuel supply pipe, submerged pump assembly side complete with level gauge.

- Connect the electrical connection to the submerged pump assembly complete with level gauge.

- Place the access cover to the submerged pump assembly complete with level gauge back in its housing and secure it using the bolts.

Op. 7050A20 ONE-PIECE REAR SEAT CUSHION - R.R.

- Connect the negative battery terminal.

- Remove the vehicle from the lift.

1.9 JTD 8V, 1.9 JTD 16V, 2.4 JTD 20V

Removing

- Position the vehicle on a lift.

- Make sure that the ignition key is in the OFF position, then disconnect the battery terminal (-).

DescriptionConnector
BatterySee A001 BATTERY

Op. 7050A20 ONE-PIECE REAR SEAT CUSHION - R.R.

1. Undo the bolts (1a) and remove the access cover (1b) for the submerged pump assembly complete with level gauge.

FUEL TANK - R + R AND DECANT FUEL

1. Disconnect the electrical connection from the submerged pump assembly complete with level gauge.

DescriptionConnector
1Fuel pump and level gaugeSee N040 FUEL PUMP AND LEVEL GAUGE

2. Disconnect the rapid connectors for the fuel supply and return pipes, submereged pump assembly side complete with level gauge.

FUEL TANK - R + R AND DECANT FUEL

1. Disconnect the rapid connector for the breather pipe, fuel tank side.

2. Disconnect the rapid connector for the fuel filler pipe, fuel tank side.

FUEL TANK - R + R AND DECANT FUEL

1. Position a hydraulic jack with a suitable support under the fuel tank.

2. Undo the bolts (2a) and remove the fuel tank support belts (2b).

FUEL TANK - R + R AND DECANT FUEL

1. Lower the hydraulic jack slowly and remove the fuel tank.

FUEL TANK - R + R AND DECANT FUEL

Refitting

- Place the fuel tank back in its housing using the hydraulic jack.

- Place the fuel tank support belts back in their housings and secure them tightening the bolts to the recommended torque.

ComponentFasteningdiaValue (daNm)Validity
Fuel tankBoltM8(bodyshell side) 1.8 - 2.2

- Remove the hydraulic jack with a suitable support under the fuel tank.

- Connect the rapid connector for the fuel filler pipe, fuel tank side.

- Connect the rapid connector for the breather pipe, fuel tank side.

- Connect the rapid connectors for the fuel supply and return pipes, submereged pump assembly side complete with level gauge.

- Connect the electrical connection to the submerged pump assembly complete with level gauge.

- Place the access cover to the submerged pump assembly complete with level gauge back in its housing and secure it using the bolts.

Op. 7050A20 ONE-PIECE REAR SEAT CUSHION - R.R.

- Connect the negative battery terminal.

- Remove the vehicle from the lift.

3.2 JTS

Removing

Op. 4450B13 REAR WHEELS (TWO) - R.R

Op. 2720C10 DIFFERENCIAL UNIT - R.R.

Op. 2410A18 TRANSMISSION WITH JOINTS INCLUDED - R.R.

Op. 7050A20 ONE-PIECE REAR SEAT CUSHION - R.R.

1. Undo the bolts (1a) and move the access cover (1b) for the submerged pump assembly to one side.

FUEL TANK - R + R AND DECANT FUEL

1. Disconnect the electrical connection for the submerged pump assembly.

DescriptionConnector
1Fuel pump and level gaugeSee N040 FUEL PUMP AND LEVEL GAUGE

2. Disconnect the fuel supply and return pipe rapid connectors.

FUEL TANK - R + R AND DECANT FUEL

1. Undo the nuts and remove the heat shield for the fuel tank.

FUEL TANK - R + R AND DECANT FUEL

1. Disconnect the rapid connector for the breather pipe, tank side.

2. Using pliers (2a), disconnect the rapid connector for the fuel filler pipe (2b), tank side.

ToolDescriptionFunctionValidity
2000010500CaliperDisconnect/ connect the fuel inlet pipe rapid connector
FUEL TANK - R + R AND DECANT FUEL

1. Position a hydraulic jack with a suitable tool under the fuel tank.

ToolDescriptionFunctionValidity
2000002300SupportFuel tank support

2. Undo the fastenings and remove the fuel tank support belts.

3. Lower the hydraulic jack slowly and remove the fuel tank assembly.

FUEL TANK - R + R AND DECANT FUEL

Refitting

- Place the fuel tank back in its housing using the hydraulic jack and the support.

- Place the support belts back in their housings and secure them tightening the fastenings to the recommended torque.

ComponentFasteningdiaValue (daNm)Validity
Fuel tankNutM82.2 ÷ 2.6
ComponentFasteningdiaValue (daNm)Validity
Fuel tankBoltM82.2 ÷ 2.6

- Using the tool used for the removal, connect the rapid connector for the fuel filler pipe, tank side.

- Place the fuel tank heat shield in position and secure it using the nuts.

- Connect the fuel supply and return pipe rapid connectors.

- Connect the electrical connection for the submerged pump assembly.

- Place the submerged pump assembly access cover back in its housing and secure it using the bolts.

Op. 7050A20 ONE-PIECE REAR SEAT CUSHION - R.R.

Op. 2410A18 TRANSMISSION WITH JOINTS INCLUDED - R.R.

Op. 2720C10 DIFFERENCIAL UNIT - R.R.

Op. 4450B13 REAR WHEELS (TWO) - R.R

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