Fuel Tank Removal
 

Hi. I have been trying to remove the gas tank from my 73 Mercedes 450SL. I took the fuel pump and gas lines completey off the car and removed the four bolts that keep it in place. Also disconnected the vapor line and tank but something is still holding it in place. I can shake it but it still won,t come out. I did not want to cause damage. Could someone please help. Thanks Charlie.

Did you disconnect the fuel gauge sander unit at the top of the tank? Also return fuel line is on opposite side of the fuel pump. Good luck.

there are some double sided foam thing that may be holding it in place, i just recently removed my 116 tank and had that issue

Yep, and after 35 years, that foam padding sticks like glue. If everything is disconnected, you've got to get serious with it and let it know who's boss.

Len

I have a 1974 450 sl . I need to remove the fuel tank is there any special tools I need
besides normal metric wrenches? If there are any other things I need to know please post.
Lost in MB world. Thank you, Glasspack

Best tool that you should own is the maintenance manual for your car.