Porshe 911 (997). Manual - part 117

20 10 19 Removing and installing fuel tank - as of MY
2005

- Preliminary work
- Removing fuel tank
- Installing fuel tank
- Subsequent work

Tools

Designation

Type

Number Explanation

socket wrench

VW-tool

3217

socket wrench insert

special tool

P 300

lug wrench

special tool

P 9731

fuel transfer unit

workshop equipment

WE1262

625

Preliminary work

Preliminary work - Carrera 2

DANGER

Risk of fire from escaping fuel.

Danger of fatal injury and damage to property.

• 

→ Observe basic safety instruction when working on the fuel system, → 201000  Precautionary measures

when working on fuel system.

→ Secure working area.

Example of a warning sign

1. Place a warning sign in a clearly visible position in the work area or on the

vehicle.

2. Place protective covers on the vehicle.

Locking steering wheel in centre position

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Tools

626

Note

Set the steering wheel with the wheels in straight-ahead position. If this is not done, the airbag contact unit
will have to be put in centre position after installation of the steering gear.

3. Move steering wheel to centre position (front wheels straight ahead) and lock it with the

steering-wheel holder -A- .

4. Remove the two front wheels. Use special tool socket wrench insert P 300 to avoid damage to the rims.

5. Disconnect and remove battery → 270619 Removing and installing battery - section on "Removing".

6. Remove carrier plate for battery. Unscrew four M8 hexagon collar nuts and remove lid. Check seal

for damage and replace it if necessary.

7. Remove fuel level sensor → 201519 21 Removing and installing fuel level sensor - section on "Removing".

8. Empty the fuel tank. Use the fuel transfer unit WE1262 to do this. → 2010EN Emptying and filling the

fuel tank.

WE1262 fuel transfer unit

9. Remove rear part of right front wheel housing liner → 505619 Removing and installing front wheel

housing liner - section on "Removing".

10. Remove filler neck → 200719 Removing and installing filler neck - section on "Removing".

11. Remove front and centre underbody cover → 519219 Removing and installing the front cover - section on

"Removing" and → 519319 Removing and installing the middle cover - section on "Removing".

Support for coolant pipes

12.

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Remove sheetmetal support for coolant pipes -2- in the centre tunnel. Unscrew four hexagon-head bolts
-1-

 and unclip plastic support on the coolant pipes and vent line -Arrows- .

Diagonal braces (shown on Carrera 4)

13. Remove diagonal braces (marked R = Right, L = Left).

Cover of fuel tank (shown on Carrera 4)

14. Remove longitudinal restraining straps for securing tank and take off cover of fuel

tank.

Universal joint

15. Loosen universal joint (steering shaft) at steering gear -Arrow- . To do this, take out the clamping screw

and slide the joint upwards.

16. Remove front-axle cross member → 400919 21 Removing and installing front-axle cross member -

section on "Removing".

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Preliminary work - Carrera 2

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