RENAULT KANGOO 1997 KC / 1.G Engine And Peripherals Workshop Manual

Mot. 1199-01 Exhaust pipe cutting tool
Mot. 1265
Mot. 1265-01
FUEL TANK
Fuel tank
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IMPORTANT : during all the fuel tank removal
and refitting operations, refrain from smoking
and be sure not to handle incandescent objects in
the vicinity of the working area.
DRAINING THE FUEL TANK (Petrol version)
Remove the pump-sender unit assembly steel ac-
cess cover.
Remove the clip which shows if the assembly has
been pushed in (if fitted).
Disconnect the quick release union at (1), tool
Mot. 1265.
EQUIPMENT REQUIRED
INTAIRCO pneumatic siphoning pump, for
petrol or diesel tank draining system (see EQUIPMENT
catalogue).
SPECIAL TOOLING REQUIRED
97163R2
Attach to the outlet at (A), a pipe long enough to
be placed into a container outside the vehicle .
NOTE : Alternatively, an INTAIRCO pneumatic si-
phoning pump may be used (see
EQUIPMENT ca-
talogue). Sender unit- pump nut 7
TIGHTENING TORQUES (in daN.m)
Pliers for removing quick release
fuel unions
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FUEL TANK
Fuel tank
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In the engine compartment, disconnect the fuel
pump relay at (K) , which is located in the engine
connection unit.
12839S
DRAINING THE FUEL TANK ( Diesel version)
Since Diesel versions are not fitted with an electri-
cal fuel pump, a manual pump must be used to
drain the tank.
For example, the
INTAIRCO pneumatic siphoning
pump is suitable for this operation (see
EQUIPMENT catalogue),
Shunt tracks 3 and 5 and let the fuel flow until it
runs out in intermittent jets.
Disconnect the shunt.
Reconnect the relay.
Disconnect the battery.Remove the pump-sender unit steel access cover.
Remove the clip which shows if the assembly has
been pushed in (if fitted).
Disconnect the quick release union at (1), tool
Mot. 1265.
99641S
97163R2
Connect the pneumatic pump rubber tube to the
outlet union at (A).
Drain the tank.
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TANK
Fuel Tank
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REMOVAL OF THE TANK (petrol or diesel ver-
sions)
Disconnect the battery.
Place the vehicle on a two post lift.
Disconnect the electrical connector (2) and the
quick release unions, tool Mot. 1265 or Mot.
1265-01.
97163R4
Disconnect the petrol filter.
Remove the heat shields at (3) and (4) , which are
situated below the tank and beneath the hand-
brake cables.
Remove the exhaust mounting bracket (5).
Lift the vehicle.
Separate the exhaust pipe from the exhaust
down pipe.
Remove the exhaust mounting bracket from the
middle of the vehicle.
12866R
Tilt the exhaust towards the right hand side of the
vehicle.
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FUEL TANK
Fuel tank
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Before the handbrake adjuster is disengaged, di-
mension X must be noted.
Disengage the adjuster in such a way that both
the left and right hand cables can be easily relea-
sed (carefully release the plastic cable stop (6)).
Disconnect the two unions at (7) and (8) using
tool Mot. 1265.
Disconnect the pipe at (9).
Separate the tank from the filler neck (10).
Unclip the handbrake cables from under the tank
(11).Unclip the hydraulic brake pipes on the fuel tank
side.
Unclip the fuel pipes from the tank.
Position a component jack under the fuel tank.
Remove the four bolts mounting the tank.
Tilt the tank slightly forwards, then remove it.
REFITTING
Refitting is the reverse of removal.
Take care not to pinch any pipes (risk of leaks).
Fit the quick release unions by hand and ensure
they connect correctly.
Take care to ensure the heat shields are correctly
refitted.
12873R
99091R1
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FUEL TANK
Fuel tank
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13039R
1st generation Petrol version
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FUEL TANK
Fuel tank
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1st generation Petrol fuel tank
13037R
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FUEL TANK
Fuel tank
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2nd generation Petrol version
13038R
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FUEL TANK
Fuel tank
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2nd generation petrol fuel tank
13036R
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FUEL TANK
Fuel tank
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Diesel version
13040R
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FUEL TANK
Fuel tank
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Diesel fuel tank
13035R
The tank breathes through the top opening of the fuel breather/sender unit assembly.
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