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Service-InformationM otorcycle
BMW NA
Service Department
Group:
16
Fuel Tanlc
and Lines
Fuel Cap – All Boxer Models
October 1991
16 016 91
(2486)
This bulletin replaces S.I. #2244 dated July, 1987
For USA Only
Condition: The fuel cap chafes the painted surface of the tank at
the filler neck.
Cause:
Remedy:
The filler neck is welded too deeply into the fuel tank.
Install an 0-ring – part no.
groove of the fuel cap seal.
slightly thicker and the cap
far.
62 16 l 459 608 – into the
The 0-ring makes the seal
cannot be screwed in as
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Please check new motorcycles for appropriate fuel cap fit.
Very truly yours,
BMWof North America, Inc.
Frank Stevens
National Service Manager
Motorcycle Group
FS:jel/379.2
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Please initial and route to the following before filing
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Richard Dampf
National Technical Manager
Service I Parts ! Sales I Warranty I Technicians
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