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Alfa Romeo GT Factory Service Manual (2003-2010)08 · Engine
08 · Engine

Fuel tank - r + r and decant fuel

Make
Alfa Romeo
Model
GT Factory Service Manual
Year
2003–2010
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

2.0 JTS

Removing

Position the vehicle on a lift.

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

DescriptionConnector
BatterySee A1B BATTERY ( BATTERY NEGATIVE )

Proceed with the removal

Op. 7040H80 PARCEL RACK.

Proceed with the removal

Op. 7040B10 LOAD PLATFORM (LUGGAGE PLATFORM) TRIM - R+R.

Proceed with the removal

Op. 7050A13 SPLIT REAR SEAT LEFT SQUAB R R.

Proceed with the removal

Op. 7050A15 SPLIT REAR SEAT RIGHT SQUAB R R.

Proceed with the removal

Op. 7050A22 REAR SEAT CUSHION - R+R.

Proceed with the removal

Op. 1040A70 SUBMERGED PUMP ASSEMBLY COMPLETE WITH LEVEL GUAGE CONTROL - R + R.

Draw off the fuel from the tank using a special tool.

Release the handbrake boot and remove it.

1. Lift up the handbrake lever (1a) and undo the handbrake cable tensioning nut (1b).

FUEL TANK - R + R AND DECANT FUEL

1. Disconnect the handbrake cables (1a) from the mounting bracket (1b) and from the fastenings on the fuel tank (1c).

FUEL TANK - R + R AND DECANT FUEL

Proceed with the removal

Op. 1076B20 REAR EXHAUST SILENCER - R + R.

Proceed with the removal

Op. 1076B24 INTERMEDIATE EXHAUST SILENCER - R + R.

Remove the heat shield for the exhaust pipe.

1. Position a hydraulic jack under the rear suspension crossmember.

2. Undo the bolts (2a) and lower the rear suspension crossmember (2b) as far as necessary using the hydraulic jack.

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

4. Undo the nuts (4a) fixing the fuel tank support belts (4b).

FUEL TANK - R + R AND DECANT FUEL

1. Undo the nuts (1a) and remove the protection (1b) for the fuel filler pipe after having released it from the bands.

FUEL TANK - R + R AND DECANT FUEL

1. Disconnect the rapid connectors for the fuel vapour supply pipes from the float valves to the fuel vapour separator.

2. Open the band and disconnect the fuel filler pipe from the tank.

FUEL TANK - R + R AND DECANT FUEL

1. Disconnect the rapid connector for the fuel vapour supply pipe from the multifunction valve to the fuel vapour filter.

2. Disconnect the rapid connector for the rear fuel supply pipe, front fuel supply pipe side.

FUEL TANK - R + R AND DECANT FUEL

Lower the hydraulic jack and remove the fuel tank complete with rear fuel supply pipe and, if necessary, separate them at the bench.

Refitting

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

Tighten the nuts fixing the fuel tank support belts.

Remove the hydraulic jack from beneath the fuel tank.

Connect the rapid connector for the rear fuel supply pipe, front fuel supply pipe side.

Connect the rapid connector for the fuel vapour supply pipe from the multifunction valve to the fuel vapour filter.

Connect the rapid connectors for the fuel vapour supply pipes from the float valves to the fuel vapour separator.

Connect the fuel filler pipe to the tank and secure it using the band.

Place the protection for the fuel filler pipe in position and secure it using the bands and the nuts.

Place the rear suspension crossmember in position using the hydraulic jack and secure it tightening the bolts to the recommended torque.

FasteningComponentØ

Value

(daNm)

BoltREAR CROSS-BEAMM10(Bodyshell side) 5.9 - 7.2

Remove the hydraulic jack from underneath the rear suspension crossmember.

Place the heat shield for the exhaust pipe in position.

Proceed with the refitting

Op. 1076B24 INTERMEDIATE EXHAUST SILENCER - R + R.

Proceed with the refitting

Op. 1076B20 REAR EXHAUST SILENCER - R + R.

Connect the handbrake cables to the mounting bracket and to the fastenings on the fuel tank.

Adjust handbrake lever travel

Op. 3380A04 HANDBRAKE - CHECK TRAVEL.

Place the handbrake lever boot in position.

Proceed with the refitting

Op. 1040A70 SUBMERGED PUMP ASSEMBLY COMPLETE WITH LEVEL GUAGE CONTROL - R + R.

Proceed with the refitting

Op. 7050A22 REAR SEAT CUSHION - R+R.

Proceed with the refitting

Op. 7050A15 SPLIT REAR SEAT RIGHT SQUAB R R.

Proceed with the refitting

Op. 7050A13 SPLIT REAR SEAT LEFT SQUAB R R.

Proceed with the refitting

Op. 7040B10 LOAD PLATFORM (LUGGAGE PLATFORM) TRIM - R+R.

Proceed with the refitting

Op. 7040H80 PARCEL RACK.

Connect the negative battery terminal (-).

Remove the vehicle from the lift.

3.2 V6

Removing

Position the vehicle on a lift.

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

DescriptionConnector
BatterySee A1B BATTERY ( BATTERY NEGATIVE )

Proceed with the removal

Op. 1040A70 SUBMERGED PUMP ASSEMBLY COMPLETE WITH LEVEL GUAGE CONTROL - R + R.

Draw off the fuel from the tank using a special tool.

Release the handbrake boot and remove it.

1. Lift up the handbrake lever (1a) and undo the handbrake cable tensioning nut (1b).

FUEL TANK - R + R AND DECANT FUEL

Proceed with the removal

Op. 1076B22 REAR EXHAUST SILENCER - R+R EMISSION CONTROL VERSIONS.

Proceed with the removal

Op. 1076B26 INTERMEDIATE EXHAUST SILENCER - R+R EMISSION CONTROL VERSIONS.

1. Undo the fastenings and remove the intermediate heat shield for the exhaust pipe.

FUEL TANK - R + R AND DECANT FUEL

Proceed with the removal

Op. 4450B08 RIGHT REAR WHEEL R R.

1. Position a hydraulic jack under the rear suspension crossmember.

2. Undo the bolts (2a) and lower the rear suspension crossmember (2b) as far as necessary using the hydraulic jack.

FUEL TANK - R + R AND DECANT FUEL

1. Open the band and disconnect the fuel filler pipe from the tank.

2. Loosen the band and disconnect the fuel reflux pipe from the tank.

3. Disconnect the rapid connectors for the fuel vapour supply pipes from the float valves to the fuel vapour separator.

4. Disconnect the rapid connector for the fuel vapour supply pipe from the multifunction valve to the fuel vapour filter.

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 the nuts (2b) fixing the fuel tank support belts.

3. Lower the hydraulic jack 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.

Tighten the bolts and the nuts fixing the fuel tank support belts.

Remove the hydraulic jack from beneath the fuel tank.

Connect the rapid connector for the fuel vapour supply pipe from the multifunction valve to the fuel vapour filter.

Connect the rapid connectors for the fuel vapour supply pipes from the float valves to the fuel vapour separator.

Connect the fuel reflux pipe to the tank and secure it using the band.

Connect the fuel filler pipe to the tank and secure it using the band.

Place the rear suspension crossmember in position using the hydraulic jack and secure it tightening the bolts to the recommended torque.

FasteningComponentØ

Value

(daNm)

BoltREAR CROSS-BEAMM10(Bodyshell side) 5.8 - 7.2

Remove the hydraulic jack from underneath the rear suspension crossmember.

Proceed with the refitting

Op. 4450B08 RIGHT REAR WHEEL R R.

Place the intermediate heat shield in position and secure it.

Proceed with the refitting

Op. 1076B26 INTERMEDIATE EXHAUST SILENCER - R+R EMISSION CONTROL VERSIONS.

Proceed with the refitting

Op. 1076B22 REAR EXHAUST SILENCER - R+R EMISSION CONTROL VERSIONS.

Adjust handbrake lever travel

Op. 3380A04 HANDBRAKE - CHECK TRAVEL.

Place the handbrake lever boot in position.

Proceed with the refitting

Op. 1040A70 SUBMERGED PUMP ASSEMBLY COMPLETE WITH LEVEL GUAGE CONTROL - R + R.

Connect the negative battery terminal (-).

Remove the vehicle from the lift.

1.9 JTD 16V

Removing

Position the vehicle on a lift.

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

DescriptionConnector
BatterySee A1B BATTERY ( BATTERY NEGATIVE )

Proceed with the removal

Op. 7040H80 PARCEL RACK.

Proceed with the removal

Op. 7040B10 LOAD PLATFORM (LUGGAGE PLATFORM) TRIM - R+R.

Proceed with the removal

Op. 7050A13 SPLIT REAR SEAT LEFT SQUAB R R.

Proceed with the removal

Op. 7050A15 SPLIT REAR SEAT RIGHT SQUAB R R.

Proceed with the removal

Op. 7050A22 REAR SEAT CUSHION - R+R.

Proceed with the removal

Op. 1040A70 SUBMERGED PUMP ASSEMBLY COMPLETE WITH LEVEL GUAGE CONTROL - R + R.

Draw off the fuel from the tank using a special tool.

Release the handbrake boot and remove it.

1. Lift up the handbrake lever (1a) and undo the handbrake cable tensioning nut (1b).

FUEL TANK - R + R AND DECANT FUEL

1. Disconnect the handbrake cables (1a) from the mounting bracket (1b) and from the fastenings on the fuel tank (1c).

FUEL TANK - R + R AND DECANT FUEL

Proceed with the removal

Op. 1076B20 REAR EXHAUST SILENCER - R + R.

Proceed with the removal

Op. 1076B18 RIGID SECTION OF EXHAUST PIPE BETWEEN CATALYTIC CONVERTER AND SILENCER - R + R.

Remove the heat shield for the exhaust pipe.

1. Position a hydraulic jack under the rear suspension crossmember.

2. Undo the bolts (2a) and lower the rear suspension crossmember (2b) as far as necessary using the hydraulic jack.

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

4. Loosen the nuts fixing the fuel tank support belts.

FUEL TANK - R + R AND DECANT FUEL

1. Undo the nuts (1a) and remove the protection (1b) for the fuel filler pipe after having released it from the bands.

FUEL TANK - R + R AND DECANT FUEL

1. Open the band and disconnect the fuel filler pipe from the tank.

FUEL TANK - R + R AND DECANT FUEL

Lower the hydraulic jack and remove the fuel tank.

Refitting

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

Tighten the bolts and the nuts fixing the fuel tank support belts.

Remove the hydraulic jack from beneath the fuel tank.

Connect the fuel filler pipe to the tank and secure it using the band.

Place the rear suspension crossmember in position using the hydraulic jack and secure it tightening the bolts to the recommended torque.

FasteningComponentØ

Value

(daNm)

BoltREAR CROSS-BEAMM10(Bodyshell side) 5.9 - 7.2

Remove the hydraulic jack from underneath the rear suspension crossmember.

Place the heat shield in position and secure it.

Proceed with the refitting

Op. 1076B18 RIGID SECTION OF EXHAUST PIPE BETWEEN CATALYTIC CONVERTER AND SILENCER - R + R.

Proceed with the refitting

Op. 1076B20 REAR EXHAUST SILENCER - R + R.

Connect the handbrake cables to the mounting bracket and to the fastenings on the fuel tank.

Adjust handbrake lever travel

Op. 3380A04 HANDBRAKE - CHECK TRAVEL.

Place the handbrake lever boot in position.

Proceed with the refitting

Op. 1040A70 SUBMERGED PUMP ASSEMBLY COMPLETE WITH LEVEL GUAGE CONTROL - R + R.

Proceed with the refitting

Op. 7050A22 REAR SEAT CUSHION - R+R.

Proceed with the refitting

Op. 7050A15 SPLIT REAR SEAT RIGHT SQUAB R R.

Proceed with the refitting

Op. 7050A13 SPLIT REAR SEAT LEFT SQUAB R R.

Proceed with the refitting

Op. 7040B10 LOAD PLATFORM (LUGGAGE PLATFORM) TRIM - R+R.

Proceed with the refitting

Op. 7040H80 PARCEL RACK.

Connect the negative battery terminal (-).

Remove the vehicle from the lift.

1.8 T.SPARK

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
  • Lift up the handbrake lever (1a) and undo the handbrake cable tensioning nut (1b).
FUEL TANK - R + R AND DECANT FUEL
  • Disconnect the handbrake cables (1a) from the mounting bracket (1b) and from the fastenings on the fuel tank (1c).
FUEL TANK - R + R AND DECANT FUEL
  • Position a hydraulic jack under the rear suspension crossmember.
  • Undo the bolts (2a) and lower the rear suspension crossmember (2b) as far as necessary using the hydraulic jack.
  • Position a hydraulic jack with a suitable support under the fuel tank.
  • Undo the nuts (4a) fixing the fuel tank support belts (4b).
FUEL TANK - R + R AND DECANT FUEL
  • Undo the nuts (1a) and remove the protection (1b) for the fuel filler pipe after having released it from the bands.
FUEL TANK - R + R AND DECANT FUEL
  • Disconnect the rapid connectors for the fuel vapour supply pipes from the float valves to the fuel vapour separator.
  • Open the band and disconnect the fuel filler pipe from the tank.
FUEL TANK - R + R AND DECANT FUEL
  • Disconnect the rapid connector for the fuel vapour supply pipe from the multifunction valve to the fuel vapour filter.
  • Disconnect the rapid connector for the rear fuel supply pipe, front fuel supply pipe side.
FUEL TANK - R + R AND DECANT FUEL
  • Lower the hydraulic jack and remove the fuel tank complete with rear fuel supply pipe and, if necessary, separate them at the bench.

Refitting

  • Place the fuel tank assembly back in its housing using the hydraulic jack.
  • Tighten the nuts fixing the fuel tank support belts.
  • Remove the hydraulic jack from beneath the fuel tank.
  • Connect the rapid connector for the rear fuel supply pipe, front fuel supply pipe side.
  • Connect the rapid connector for the fuel vapour supply pipe from the multifunction valve to the fuel vapour filter.
  • Connect the rapid connectors for the fuel vapour supply pipes from the float valves to the fuel vapour separator.
  • Connect the fuel filler pipe to the tank and secure it using the band.
  • Place the protection for the fuel filler pipe in position and secure it using the bands and the nuts.
  • Place the rear suspension crossmember in position using the hydraulic jack and secure it tightening the bolts to the recommended torque.
FasteningComponentØValue (daNm)
BoltREAR CROSS-BEAMM105.9 - 7.2, daNm

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