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[jordan681]

Does any one know how to remove the fuel tank on a 2000 MV6..   i know as much as reve the 4 bolts hold the straps, but thats as far as it goes... 

need to get the tank and filler funnel off..??

[Entwood]

Shown in Haynes manual section 4A-10

10 Fuel tank -
removal and refitting 3
Warning: Refer to the warning
note in Section 1 before proceeding.
Removal
1 Depressurise the fuel system as described
in Section 7 then disconnect the battery
negative terminal. Note: On models with a
Vauxhall anti-theft warning system (ATWS),
the battery negative terminal must be
disconnected within 15 seconds of the
ignition being switched off to prevent the
alarm system being triggered.
2 Before removing the fuel tank, all fuel must
be drained from the tank. Since a fuel tank
drain plug is not provided, it is therefore
preferable to carry out the removal operation
when the tank is nearly empty. The remaining
fuel can then be siphoned or hand-pumped
from the tank.
3 Open up the fuel filler flap and remove the
rubber cover from around the filler neck
aperture.
4 Chock the front wheels then jack up the
rear of the vehicle and support it on axle
stands. Remove the right-hand rear
roadwheel.
5 Remove the retaining screws and fasteners
and remove the wheelarch liner from the rear,
right-hand arch then proceed as described
under the relevant sub-heading.
Saloon models
6 Locate the fuel pump/gauge sender unit
wiring connector at the front of the fuel tank and
disconnect the connector (see illustration).
7 Trace the filler neck vent hose back to its
connection on the right-hand side of the tank.
Slacken the retaining clip and disconnect the
hose so that it is free to be removed with the
tank.
8 Trace the fuel feed and return hoses from
the tank to their unions in front of the tank
then mark the fuel hoses for identification
purposes. The hoses are equipped with
quick-release fittings to ease removal. To
disconnect each hose, compress the clips
located on each side of the fitting and ease
the fitting off of its union. Disconnect both
hoses from the top of the pump, noting the
correct fitted position of the sealing rings and
plug the hose ends to minimise fuel loss.
9 Place a trolley jack with an interposed block
of wood beneath the tank, then raise the jack
until it is supporting the weight of the tank.
10 Slacken and remove the retaining nut and
bolts and remove the two retaining straps
from underneath the fuel tank.
11 Slowly lower the fuel tank out of position,
disconnecting any other relevant vent pipes as
they become accessible (where necessary),
and remove the tank from underneath the
vehicle.
12 If the tank is contaminated with sediment or
water, remove the fuel pump cover (Section ,
and swill the tank out with clean fuel. The tank is
injection-moulded from a synthetic material - if
seriously damaged, it should be renewed.
However, in certain cases, it may be possible to
have small leaks or minor damage repaired.
Seek the advice of a specialist before
attempting to repair the fuel tank.
Estate models
13 Lift up the luggage compartment floor
then remove the fasteners and lift up the righthand
side section of the carpet to gain access
to the fuel pump access cover. Undo the
retaining screws and remove access cover
from the floor to expose the fuel pump cover.
Recover the cover gasket; it should be
renewed if it is damaged.
14 Disconnect the wiring connector from the
fuel pump cover and tape the connector to
the vehicle body to prevent it disappearing
behind the tank.
15 Release the retaining clip and disconnect
the vent hose from the rear of the fuel tank.
16 Locate the vent hose T-piece on the front,
left-hand corner of the fuel tank. Free the Tpiece
from its retaining clip then slacken the
clips and detach both the tank hoses (see
illustration).
17 Remove the fuel tank as described in
paragraphs 7 to 13 (see illustration).
Refitting
18 Refitting is the reverse of the removal
procedure, noting the following points:
a) When lifting the tank back into position,
take care to ensure that none of the hoses
become trapped between the tank and
vehicle body. Refit the retaining straps
and tighten the nut and bolts to the
specified torque.
b) Ensure all pipes and hoses are correctly
routed and all hoses unions are securely
joined.
c) On completion, refill the tank with a small
amount of fuel, and check for signs of
leakage prior to taking the vehicle out on
the road.

Hope that helps ..

[jordan681]

cheers mate, has helped..  could do with getting one of those books....  shame u can't put the illustrations up...  lol

[RobG]

cheers mate, has helped..  could do with getting one of those books....  shame u can't put the illustrations up...  lol

If you`re selling it..............why :question

[jordan681]

to add to my collection of them...  plus if i had one it would of helped, plus at the min I don't think anyone will want to buy it with sugar in the tank.. need to get it sorted before i re sell it....