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Removing and installing the fuel delivery unit/fuel gauge sender unit > < Rules of cleanliness
Repairing the fuel filter
   
Repairing the fuel filter
The fuel flow direction is indicated with arrows on the hoses, on the glow valve and the fuel filter.
1 - Return-flow hose
q   from the tandem pump
q   blue marking
2 - Intake hose
q   to the tandem pump
q   white marking
3 - Retaining clip
q   replace if damaged
4 - Preheating valve
q   Fitting position: Arrow points to fuel tank
q   if the filter is replaced remove retaining clip and preheating valve with the fuel lines connected
q   Temperature less than + 15°C: access to filter open
q   Temperature above + 31°C: access to filter closed
5 - Return-flow hose
q   to fuel cooler → Chapter
q   blue marking
6 - Fuel hose
7 - Fuel temperature sender -G81-
8 - Intake hose
q   from fuel tank
q   white marking
9 - Fuel filter
q   fill up with diesel fuel before fitting
q   do not interchange connections
q   replace if damaged
q   removing and installing → Fig.
10 - Gasket
q   replace if damaged
q   mounted up to 05.05
11 - Drain plug
q   to ventilate remove the retaining clip of the preheating valve and remove preheating valve with the fuel lines connected
q   release and drain approx. 0.1 litre fluid (catch)
q   mounted up to 05.05
12 - 25 Nm
13 - Bracket
14 - Plastic insert
q   with holder → Item a spare part

   
Removing and installing fuel filter
–  Remove the preheating valve with the fuel hoses fitted (pull out retaining clip).
–  Disconnect fuel-intake hoses.
–  Push the retaining lugs -arrows- of the plastic insert outwards.
–  Remove fuel filter from the top.
  Note
The fuel filter can only be fitted in one position.
  S20-0097

Removing and installing the fuel delivery unit/fuel gauge sender unit > < Rules of cleanliness