Technical Bulletin
16‐04‐013BUG
Tank Control Unit
Applicability:
Bugatti Veyron
Bugatti Grand Sport
VIN range :
Contact your Bugatti regional service manager
Market Region:
All
Introduction:
Fuel tank control unit requires replacement with later version.
Description:
Fuel tank indicator can show a higher fuel level than the actual level of fuel in
the tank.
A new control unit with revised software has been introduced to supply the
correct signals from the level sensors.
Warning:
Comply with the vehicle preparation measures for maintenance and repair
procedures. Refer to the official Workshop Manual, Page 18 “General instructions
about the vehicle”
If in any doubt regarding this procedure, contact your Bugatti regional service
manager.
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Procedure:
1.
Remove centre console armrest (1)
2.
Remove the passenger side rear wall trim
Loosen the lower passenger rear wall trim ‐1‐ using a dismounting wedge (e.g. ‐3409‐), in
direction of travel ‐arrows‐.
Pull the lower rear wall trim‐2‐ in direction of travel –arrows to loosen the trim elements.
Remove the trim ‐1‐ and ‐2‐ upwards in direction of arrow A‐.
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3. Remove rear wall compartments (1)
Open the flap for the tray with the button
on the rear wall.
Unclip the floor compartments ‐2‐ from
the tray with a dismounting wedge
Pull the rear wall compartments ‐1‐ out of
the tray.
4. Centre rear wall trim loosing
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Use a dismounting wedge
(e.g. ‐3409‐) to lever out the
retaining clips ‐2‐.
Open the cover ‐4‐ of the
tray ‐5‐.
Unscrew the fastening bolts
‐7‐ and fastening nuts ‐6‐ in
the tray ‐5‐.
Unscrew the fastening bolts
‐3‐ in the centre wall trim
Unscrew the fastening bolts
‐1‐ in the monocoque
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5. Gently pull the passenger side of centre rear wall to access the Tank control unit and
unplug it.
Tank Control Unit
Passenger side view of the monocoque without interior trim
6. Unscrew the 2 nuts with 10mm socket
Passenger side view of the Tank Control
Unit (while pulling centre rear wall)
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7. Remove the Tank Control Unit
8. Install the new Tank control Unit 5B0906020 B (Software version V 3.03) and screw the 2
nuts carefully (approx. 1Nm)
9. Connect the new Tank Control Unit
10. Install the centre rear wall trim
Installation is in reverse order
of removal.
Tighten fastening Bolts ‐7‐ to
4,5Nm tightening torque
Tighten mounting nuts ‐6‐ to
3 Nm tightening torque
Tighten fastening Bolts ‐1‐ to
1 Nm tightening torque
Tighten the retaining clips
and check for firm seat (All
clips must be replaced)
Tighten fastening Bolts ‐3‐ to
1 Nm tightening torque
11. Install the rear wall compartment, passenger side rear wall trim and the centre console
armrest
Installation is in reverse order of removal
12. End of procedure
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Warranty information:
Operation
Tank control
unit
replacement
Defect Code
Repair Code
Time
BUGVR5/1
1 hr
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a suitable workshop for any procedure described in this document, we suggest you leave such repairs to an Authorised
Bugatti Partner. See your Bugatti Partner for advice on whether your vehicle may benefit from the information
contained within this document.
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