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Fuel Filter: Service and Repair
Fuel Filter, Replacing

Fuel Filter, Replacing

‹› Fuel filter is located in left fuel tank opening, when viewed in direction  of travel.

Requirements

‹› The fuel tank must be drained --> [ Fuel Tank, Emptying ] See: Powertrain Management/Fuel Delivery and Air Induction/Fuel Tank/Service and

Repair/Procedures, emptying  fuel tank.

‹› Fuses - 13 - and - 14 - - arrow  - must be removed from their sockets. 

Work procedure

CAUTION!
Fuel supply lines are under pressure! Wear protective goggles and  protective gloves to avoid damage and contact with skin. Before
removing from  hose connection wrap a cloth around the connection. Then release pressure  by carefully pulling hose off connection.

Observe safety precautions --> [ Safety Precautions ] See: Powertrain Management/Fuel Delivery and Air Induction/Service Precautions/Safety
Precautions.

Observe rules for cleanliness --> [ Clean Working Conditions ] See: Powertrain Management/Fuel Delivery and Air Induction/Service
Precautions/Clean Working Conditions.

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Cut open carpet on left side from point - A - to  point - B - in pre-cut area - arrow -.

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Remove nuts - 1 - from cover. If necessary, unbolt  backrest support - 2 - or support mounting: -->  Body Interior 72 Removal and Installation 

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