Note safety precautions before starting work → Chapter.
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First check whether a coded radio is fitted and if so consult the anti-theft code.
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With the ignition switched off disconnect battery earth strap.
Commercial vehicles
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Partially detach the front of the carpet covering the loading area.
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Remove lower panels -1- of the partition.
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Remove front panels -2-.
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Remove floor protection plates -3-.
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Separate the reinforcing cross member.
Kombi vehicles
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Tilt rear seat forward.
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Remove cover from fuel delivery unit.
Continued for all vehicles
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Remove cover from fuel delivery unit.
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Separate the connector -1-.
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Separate the fuel supply and return pipes -4- and -3- that connect to the fuel distributor.
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Relase supply tube -2- connected to the fuel distributor and breather hose -5-.
Caution
Fuel supply pipes are under pressure. Before removing hose connections wrap a cloth around the connection. Then release pressure by carefully pulling hose off connection.
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Remove union nut with spanner -U-40055A-.
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Remove fuel delivery unit It will be necessary to turn the assemply to the left with tool -U-40073-, until it is released from its lower mounting.
Note!
If the delivery unit is to be renewed then drain old delivery unit before disposal.