HOW TO REPLACE FUEL TANK R230, SL55

[kalsingh1]

Hi

I need to replace my fuel tank on my 2004 SL55 R230, but I can't find any diy or instuctions for this. I guess it would be easy enough, but I rather read something up first.

If anyone can help, that would be great.

 

[SL63 Mark]

It is a Big Job unfortunately, most of the rear of the car has to come apart, including boot, interior and exhaust. See thread below. Is there a reason why yours needs to be replaced ?

http://forums.mercedesclub.org.uk/showthread.php?t=148478&page=3

 

[kalsingh1]

Hi Mark

The baffle has completely come away, and is now floating all over the place and interfering with the fuel level sensor.

The tank actually sits on top of the car, thus comes away from the top, with roof half cocked open.

I just need a link to some instructions, or write up.

 

[SL63 Mark]

Hi Mark

The baffle has completely come away, and is now floating all over the place and interfering with the fuel level sensor.

The tank actually sits on top of the car, thus comes away from the top, with roof half cocked open.

I just need a link to some instructions, or write up.

The thread above is quite confusing, but I think some people have had some success in fishing out the offending part ?

 

[kalsingh1]

Any other experts ?

 

[00slk]

Any other experts ?

:mrgreen: It is about an 8 hour job to remove and refit the tank.

 

[Cole@MBS]

It's a full days work, not for the faint hearted, A lift is a massive help, so much trim to remove, I hate doing them and have probably done 15-20 of them!!!

 

[kalsingh1]

I have most of the trim off already.

Would you mind listing how to do it, why would you need to have a lift, the tank is in the boot and lift out upwards.

 

[mikestrivens]

Isn't there anything underneath to disconnect, e.g. fuel pipe?

 

[kalsingh1]

If anyone has a PDF procedure guide or something, it would really be helpful.

 

[stwat]

Fill yer boots, https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=HOW+TO+REPLACE+FUEL+TANK+R230&sourceid=chrome-mobile&ie=UTF-8

 

[kalsingh1]

Still does not show how to take tank out, only that there are problems.

 

[SL63 Mark]

Still does not show how to take tank out, only that there are problems.

The Mercedes Workshop Information System (WIS) might have some guidance on this. Mercedes only make WIS available to their dealers and some others in the motor trade, so you would need to find someone with access to WIS prepared to print off the relevant worksheets and send them to you. Not sure if they are pdf-able. I do not know of anyone doing this DIY in the 5 years I have been on this forum. Could be wrong, but as Colin says, this is not a job I would contemplate without a lift.

Alternatively, keep trying the internet, the Americans in particular are very good at posting up information about this kind of thing.

 

[LostKiwi]

From what I understand the entire rear suspension needs to come out.

Not a small job by any means.

 

[Cole@MBS]

From what I understand the entire rear suspension needs to come out.

Not a small job by any means.

Only on the 55 Amg and then only a small part of it.......

 

[Mic]

The Mercedes Workshop Information System (WIS) might have some guidance on this. Mercedes only make WIS available to their dealers and some others in the motor trade, so you would need to find someone with access to WIS prepared to print off the relevant worksheets and send them to you. Not sure if they are pdf-able. I do not know of anyone doing this DIY in the 5 years I have been on this forum. Could be wrong, but as Colin says, this is not a job I would contemplate without a lift.

Alternatively, keep trying the internet, the Americans in particular are very good at posting up information about this kind of thing.

Membership of the official Mercedes-Benz Club includes access to WIS.

Mic

 

[SL63 Mark]

That might be an option for OP then Mic.

 

[LostKiwi]

I can take a look at WIS tonight if the OP is still wanting this.

 

[kalsingh1]

Anything that describes how to take tank out would be helpful

 

[kalsingh1]

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