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Removing and installing fuel filter
Removing and installing fuel filter
Special tools and workshop equipment required
t  Drip tray
   
Removal:
–  Observe safety precautions → Chapter.
–  Observe rules for cleanliness → Chapter.
–  Remove right underbody panelling -1-, → Rep. gr.66.
–  Place container under fuel filter.
  A20-1279
–  Remove fuel hoses -1- and -2-. Opening the quick-release coupling.
  WARNING
Fuel supply line is pressurised. Wear eye protection and protective clothing to avoid eye injuries and skin contact. Before loosening hose connections, wrap a cloth around the connection. Then release pressure by carefully pulling hose off connection.
–  Remove bolt -arrows-.
–  Take fuel filter off.
Installation
Reassembly is carried out in the reverse order; note the following:
l  Tightening torque → Chapter „Fuel filter - assembly overview“
l  Flow direction is marked with arrows on filter housing.
  E20-10081

Bleeding fuel system > < Fuel filter - assembly overview