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Removing and installing fuel filter
Removing and installing fuel filter
Special tools and workshop equipment required
t  Drip tray
Removal:
  Note
t  Note safety precautions before beginning work → Chapter.
t  Observe rules for cleanliness → Chapter.
–  Place drip tray under fuel filter.
  WARNING
The fuel line is under pressure!
Risk of injury to eyes and skin from fuel.
Use protective goggles and clothing to prevent injuries and contact with the skin. Before releasing the connections on the hoses, place absorbent cloths round the connection. Then release pressure by carefully loosening the connection.
   
–  Pull fuel lines -1-, -2- and -3- off. To do this press release tab.
–  Unscrew the bolt -4-.
–  Detach the fuel filter.
Installation
Installation is carried out in the reverse sequence; note the following:
Direction of flow is indicated with an arrow on filter housing.
–  Bleeding the fuel system → Chapter.
  A20-1082
installation position
The filter casing pin -2- must fit into the notch -1- of the filter bracket.
Tightening torque:
  A20-1133
ComponentNm
Retaining clamp for fuel filter3

   

Crash fuel shut-off > < Removing and installing fuel tank