B-MAX 2012 – Fuel Tank and Lines – 1.4L Duratec-16V Flex Fuel (71kW/96PS) Sigma, Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) – Ring Gas Fuel Tank – Removal and Installation

Fuel Tank and Lines - 1.4L Duratec-16V Flex Fuel (71kW/96PS) – Sigma, Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) - Ring Gas Fuel TankB-MAX 2012.75 (01/2012-)
Removal and Installation

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment

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303-290A
Support Bar, Engine
Powertrain Jack

Removal

  1. NOTE: This procedure requires the gas fuel tank to be empty.

    NOTE: Advise the customer to deliver the vehicle with an empty gas fuel tank.

  1. NOTE: Before beginning any work on the LPG/CNG system, make sure the pressure is fully discharged. After service work is completed, a leak test much be performed and any gas leaks repaired.

    Refer to: Gas Fuel System Pressure Release (310-00C Fuel System - General Information - 1.4L Duratec-16V Flex Fuel (71kW/96PS) – Sigma, Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), General Procedures).
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    cautionNOTICE: Take extra care when handling the component.

    Release the fuel system pressure.

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  1. Refer to: Jacking and Lifting (100-02 Jacking and Lifting, Description and Operation).

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  1. cautionNOTICE: Make sure that no components catch.

    Use the General Equipment: Powertrain Jack

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  1. NOTE: The following steps are only necessary when installing a new component.

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    Move the fuel tank to a designated safe area and slowly release the remaining fuel pressure.

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Installation

  1. cautionNOTICE: Make sure that the seal remains correctly located.

    NOTE: This step is only necessary when installing a new component.

    Torque: 7 Nm

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    1. 1. cautionNOTICE: Make sure that the component paintwork is not damaged.

      If the fuel tank paintwork is damaged, sand the damaged area to the metal surface, prime and paint.
    1. 2. cautionNOTICE: Make sure that the insulator pads are correctly positioned to prevent direct contact with other components.

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  1. Use Special Service Tool: 303-290A.
    Use the General Equipment: Powertrain Jack

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    1. NOTE: Make sure that the seal is correctly located.

    1. NOTE: Make sure that the seal is correctly located.

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  1. Torque: 50 Nm

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    1. Torque: 24 Nm
    1. Torque: 20 Nm

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  1. Refer to: Gas Fuel System Leak Test Using Electronic Leak Detector (310-00C Fuel System - General Information - 1.4L Duratec-16V Flex Fuel (71kW/96PS) – Sigma, Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), General Procedures).
    Refer to: Gas Fuel System Leak Test Using Leak Detector Spray (310-00C Fuel System - General Information - 1.4L Duratec-16V Flex Fuel (71kW/96PS) – Sigma, Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), General Procedures).
  1. cautionNOTICE: Make sure that the seal remains correctly located.

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