Note. Removing the fuel tank (gas tank) shown with engine 21124 (1,6i). Features of removing the gas tank on vehicles with a 2112 engine (1,5i) indicated in the text.
Recommendation. It is recommended to remove the gas tank after the maximum amount of fuel has been produced from it.
To remove, install, replace the gas tank, an inspection hole or overpass is required.
Removing
1. We prepare the car for work (see item 2b "Preparing the car for maintenance and repair").
2. Relieve pressure from the fuel line (see "Fuel Line - Pressure Relief"). We do not connect the wire connector to the fuel module.
3. By car with a VAZ 2112 engine (l,5i) disconnect the fuel line fittings from the fuel module (see point 5 "2112 engine fuel pump fuel module (1,5i) - removal, installation, replacement").
By car with a VAZ 21124 engine (l,6i):
A). Disconnect the fuel lines from the fuel filter (see point 4 (a B C) "Fuel filter - replacement").
b). Disconnect the tube from the main fuel line.
4. Use a Phillips screwdriver to loosen the fastening clamps of the two hoses.
5. Disconnect from the fuel tank (gas tank) gravity valve hose...
6.... and the filler pipe.
7. Through the filler neck with a special hose for transferring fuel (see par. 41 "Special tools and fixtures") we pump out fuel from a gas tank.
8. Using thin pliers, loosen the fastening of the plastic air outlet hose from the gas tank.
9. Remove the plastic hose from the gas tank pipe.
10. We plug the pipes and hoses of the gas tank with rags.
11. Using a 13 mm socket wrench, unscrew the bolts of the two clamps for fastening the fuel tank.
12. Remove the fuel tank from the car (gas tank).
Installation
Installing the fuel tank on the car (gas tank) and all removed parts in reverse order.
Recommendation. Before starting the engine, turn on the ignition, wait until the fuel pump, having pumped up fuel, turns off and bleed air from the fuel rail through the diagnostic fitting.