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Removing and installing air filter housing
Removing and installing air filter housing
t  Removing → Anchor
t  Fitting → Anchor
Removing
Observe safety precautions → Chapter.
Observe rules for cleanliness → Chapter.
   
–  Loosen the engine cover at the locations -arrows- and remove.
  WARNING
t  The fuel system is pressurised. Before opening the system place a cloth around the connection. Then release pressure by carefully loosening the connection.
t  The temperature of the fuel lines or the fuel may reach up to 100 ºC in extreme cases. Before opening the duct connections, allow the fuel to cool otherwise there is a risk of severe burns.
t  Wear protective gloves.
t  Wear eye protection.
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–  Disconnect the line from the fuel filter -1- and -2-, press the release tabs for this purpose.
–  Catch any escaping fuel.
–  Remove the cartridge of the fuel filter upwards from the bottom part.
–  Unscrew the bolts -arrows-, and remove the bottom part of the fuel filter.
Fitting
Installation is carried out in the reverse order, noting the following:
  Note
Secure all screw joints with serial hose clips → Spare parts catalogue.
–  Carefully hook the fuel filter into the bracket.
–  Connect the supply and return hoses onto the fuel filter according to the markings.
–  Bleed fuel system → Chapter.
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Fuel supply unit components > < Measures after filling with the wrong fuel