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Removing and installing fuel filter on vehicles from 05.2002 onwards

Special tools and workshop equipment required

t	Hose clamps for hoses up to 25 mm Ø -3094-

Drip tray

Removing

–	Remove heat shield on fuel tank (left-side) -arrows-.

–	Unscrew nuts -arrows- and remove heat shield -2-.

–	Detach rear silencer from both rubber mountings (left-side).

–	Remove heat shield -1-.

–	Re-attach rear silencer.

Note

Re-attach silencer immediately to prevent damage to flexible joint.

–	Place drip tray below underbody.

WARNING

t	In extreme cases the fuel lines and the fuel can reach a temperature of 100 °C on vehicles with unit injector engine. Allow the fuel to cool down before disconnecting the lines - danger of scalding.

t	Wear protective gloves.

t	Wear safety goggles.

–	Clamp off fuel supply hose -4- using a hose clamp -3094-.

–	Disconnect fuel hoses -2...5- by pressing release tabs.

–	Unscrew bolt -1- and remove filter housing.

Installing

Installation is carried out in the reverse order; note the following:

Note

Secure all hose connections with the correct type of hose clips (same as original equipment) → Parts catalogue.

–	Fill new filter with clean diesel fuel. This will enable the engine to start more quickly.

–	Start the engine and check fuel system for leaks (visual check).

Tightening torque

Component			Nm
Bolt for filter housing to bracket			8

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