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
FUEL TANK - R + R AND DECANT FUEL
Removing
- Position the vehicle on a lift.
- Make sure that the ignition key is in the OFF position, then disconnect the battery terminal (-).
| Description | Connector | |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | See 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.
| Description | Connector | |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Fuel pump and level gauge | See N040 FUEL PUMP AND LEVEL GAUGE |
3. Disconnect the rapid connector for the fuel supply pipe, submerged pump assembly side complete with level gauge.
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.
1. Disconnect the quick-release connectors for the fuel vapour recovery pipes.
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).
1. Lower the hydraulic jack slowly and remove the fuel tank.
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.
| Component | Fastening | dia | Value (daNm) | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel tank | Bolt | M8 | (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.
Removing
- Position the vehicle on a lift.
- Make sure that the ignition key is in the OFF position, then disconnect the battery terminal (-).
| Description | Connector | |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | See 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.
1. Disconnect the electrical connection from the submerged pump assembly complete with level gauge.
| Description | Connector | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fuel pump and level gauge | See 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.
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.
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).
1. Lower the hydraulic jack slowly and remove the fuel tank.
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.
| Component | Fastening | dia | Value (daNm) | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel tank | Bolt | M8 | (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.
Removing
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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.
1. Disconnect the electrical connection for the submerged pump assembly.
| Description | Connector | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fuel pump and level gauge | See N040 FUEL PUMP AND LEVEL GAUGE |
2. Disconnect the fuel supply and return pipe rapid connectors.
1. Undo the nuts and remove the heat shield for the fuel tank.
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.
| Tool | Description | Function | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000010500 | Caliper | Disconnect/ connect the fuel inlet pipe rapid connector |
1. Position a hydraulic jack with a suitable tool under the fuel tank.
| Tool | Description | Function | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000002300 | Support | Fuel 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.
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.
| Component | Fastening | dia | Value (daNm) | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel tank | Nut | M8 | 2.2 ÷ 2.6 |
| Component | Fastening | dia | Value (daNm) | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel tank | Bolt | M8 | 2.2 ÷ 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.
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