Saab 9-3 M03- - Manual (Page 8)

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Saab 9-3 M03-
7 Unplug the connector at the front of the fuel tank
and detach the wiring harness from its mounting.
8 Place a pillar jack under the fuel tank and undo
the tank mounting straps.
9 Separate the fuel lines using tool 83 95 261 and
plug the fuel line tank connections in order to
prevent fuel spill.
10 Remove the filler pipe hose from the fuel tank.
11 Carefully lower the fuel tank until the joint in the
carbon filter vent hose becomes accessible.
Separate the joint in the carbon filter vent hose
and the joint in the fuel filler vent hose.
12 Lower the fuel tank completely and lift away to a
work bench.
13 Mark the position of the hole where the heater
fuel pipe is to be inserted.
14 Drill a 10.5 mm hole in the tank.
15 Push the fuel pipe into the tank until the seal
locates against the tank and fasten the pipe to
the other fuel lines with a cable tie on each side
of the fuel line holder.
16 Remove the hose which is connected to the fuel
filler pipe ( the hose clip must be split with a saw)
and fit the hose from the set.
Tightening torque 4 Nm (3 lbf ft)
17 Place the fuel tank on a pillar jack, lift the tank
slightly and connect the fuel filler vent hose. Lift
the fuel tank completely and connect the
remaining fuel lines.
18 Fit the fuel tank mounting straps.
Tightening torque 24 Nm (18 lbf ft)
19 Plug in the connector at the front of the fuel tank
and fit the wiring harness into its mounting.
20 Fit the drain plug in the bottom of the coolant
pump.
21 Lower the vehicle until it is just over the floor.
Important
Be careful to prevent drill swarf from falling into the
tank.
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