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Removing
Removing
–  Note safety precautions before beginning work → Chapter.
  WARNING
When doing any repair work, especially in the engine compartment, pay attention to the following due to the cramped conditions:
t  Route all the various lines (e.g. for fuel, hydraulics, activated charcoal filter system, coolant and refrigerant, brake fluid and vacuum) and electrical wiring in their original positions.
t  Ensure that there is sufficient clearance to all moving or hot components.
t  The fuel and the fuel lines in the fuel system can become very hot (danger of scalding)!
t  The fuel system is also under pressure! Before opening the system, place cloths around the connections. Then carefully loosen connection to release the pressure!
t  Wear eye and hand protection when performing any type of repair work on the fuel system!
  Note
Before carrying out further work, disconnect battery earth strap. Check whether a coded radio is fitted. Obtain anti-theft coding first if necessary.
–  With the ignition switched off, disconnect battery earth strap.
–  Fold rear seat bench forwards.
–  Remove cover under bench seat.
  WARNING
t  The fuel and the fuel lines in the fuel system can become very hot (danger of scalding)!
t  The fuel system is also under pressure! Before opening the system, place cloths around the connections. Then carefully loosen connection to release the pressure!
t  Wear eye and hand protection when performing any type of repair work on the fuel system!
–  Pull 4-pin connector as well as supply and return pipes off flange.
  Note
Press buttons on hose couplings to do this.
   
–  Unscrew union nut with union nut tool -3217-.
–  Pull supply hose off fuel pump → Item.
  Note
To do this press button on hose coupling.
–  Separate 2-pin connector → Item.
–  Unclip return hose bracket out of fuel pump → Item.
–  Pull fuel pump and seal out of the opening in fuel tank.
  Note
If the fuel pump is to be renewed then drain old fuel pump before disposal.
  A20-0106

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