fuel tank removal OPEL MANTA 1973 Service Manual

FUEL SYSTEMSC- 39
MAJOR REPAIR
FUEL TANK OPEL 1900 AND MANTAThe fuel tank is located below the luggage compart-
ment floor panel and is attached with a strap.
The plastic tank vent hoses join in a connector from
where the fuel vapors escape through a fourth
ho%attached to the upper flange of the tank.
On all vehicles, the vent hose is connected to an
activated carbon container mounted to the front
wheel house panel.
Removal1. With a pinch clamp, close connecting hose be-
tween tank and fuel line. After loosening hose clamp,
pull hose off fuel line. See Figure
6C-5.Figure
6C-52. Take off tiller cap and unscrew tiller neck from
side panel. Pull off fuel tank hose and plug connect-
ing tubes on tank. See Figures 6C-4 and
6C-6.3. With a jack and suitable support (wooden board
12
x 12”), support fuel tank and unscrew strap.
Lower fuel tank. See Figure
6C-7.
Installation1. Raise tank into position and install strap.
2. Install 4 filler neck to side panel attaching screws
and filler cap.Figure
K-6Figure
6C-73. Install tank vent hoses and fuel line, taking care
not to kink lines.
4. Remove pinch clamp from fuel line.
FUEL TANK (GT MODELS)
Removal1. Disconnect battery.
2. Remove rubber cap, unscrew fuel line from tank,
and drain fuel. See Figure
6C-8.3. Remove spare tire and jack.
4. Remove spare tire hold-down and brackets. See
Figure
6C-9.5. Remove spare tire support panel.

Subject
Page NumbelSubjectPage Number4.Speed Manual I..
Clutch
Detent Cable Adjustment
:Differential
Directional Signal Switch
Repair Opel 1900 & Manta
Repair GT
:Disassembly of
4.Speed Manual Transmission
DistributorFunction of Valves and Hydraulic Control Units
Opel
3.Speed Automatic.................
74-21
Fuse Chart..............................lG-56
Fusible Link.............................
lA-8Specifications.
Point Replacement..
..,78-127A-
17c-9148-73E-393E-4878.23
1C-26
1 c-20
GEGas Tank See Fuel Tank
General Specifications
Engine...............................6A-28
Opel 3.Speed Automatic
.................7C-134
Transmission, Manual.,
..................78-33
Clutch...............................7A-7
Body................................ZA-4
Governor Drive Gear
Opel
3.Speed Automatic.................7C-103
Grille
Opel 1900 & Manta.....................8A-7
GT..................................8A-6 Electrically Heated Rear Window
Engine
General Description
Cooling System
Lubrication System
Trouble Diagnosis
Exhaust Manifold
Exhaust System
Removal and Installation
External Oil Leaks,
Opel 3 Speed Automatic
FFast Idle Adjustment
..................
Filter-Engine Oil
......................
Fluid Checking Procedure Transmission
Opel 3Speed Automatic.............
Frame-Opel 1900 & Manta.............
Frame
GT-Opel......................
SWVOOpel Xipeed Automatic...........
Front Suspension
Opel1900&Manta.................
GT..............................
Front Wheel Alignment................
Front Wheel Bearing Adjustment
All Series.........................
Fuel Gauge
Trouble Diagnosis
Opell$OO&Manta...............
GT............................
Fuel Pump Operation..................
Fuel System
Fuel Tank (Opel 1900 & Manta)
.......
Fuel Lines (Opel 1900 & Manta)
.......
Fuel Tank
(GT)....................
Fuel Gauge Tank Unit
(GT)...........
Fuel Lines
(GT)....................
Fuel Tank Removal and Installation....
Cleaning Tank.....................
lH-576A-268-326A-46A-66A-126D-427C-816E-51
oc-77C~Bl2B-826-77c-1003A-23A-23C-223A-4
HHazard Warning Flasher
....................lG-55
Headlamp Aiming
.........................1 F-46
Headlamp Switch
Opel 190.0 & Manta
.....................1 F-46
Headlamp Mechanism GT
..................8A-2
Heater System Opel 1900 &Manta
Trouble Diagnosis
......................9A-11
Description and Operation
................9A-10
Adjustments and Minor Service............9A-12
Removal and Installation
.................9A-12
Specifications..........................$A-16
Heater System GT
Trouble Diagnosis
......................9A-4
Description and Operation
................9A-2
Adjustments and Minor Service
............9A-4
Removal and Installation.................9A-5
Specifications..........................$A-9Horn
Operation.............................lG-54
Hydraulic Operation
Opel
3.Speed Automatic.................7C-64
IIdentification Number Vehicle...............
OA-1ldle.Adjustment
..........................6E-51
Inflation Pressures, Tires.
...................36-62
Ignition Coil
Specifications.
.........................
lC-26Identification, Engine
......................
OA-1Ignition System
Timing...............................
lC-20Instrument Panel Parts Removal