Draining the fuel filter

Warning

Drainage of the fuel filter involves partial dismantling of the car's fuel system. The following points must therefore be observed in connection with this work:
•	Make sure a class BE fire extinguisher is close to hand! Consider the risk of sparking, e.g. when breaking circuits, short-circuits etc.
•	Absolutely No Smoking!
•	Ensure that there is a good exchange of air. If approved ventilation for the extraction of fuel fumes is available, this should be used.
•	Wear protective gloves! Prolonged exposure of the hands to fuel can cause irritation to the skin.
•	Wear protective goggles.

Important
Maintain a very high level of cleanliness when working with the fuel system. Even very small particles can cause malfunctioning of the system. Store all components in such a way that they cannot be contaminated.

To remove

Remove the protective cover.

Unplug the connector of the water level sensor. Remove the water level sensor by turning anticlockwise and drain the filter into a receptacle.

Fit the water level sensor. Plug in the connector.

Fit the protective cover.

Connect an exhaust extractor hose and start the engine to check everything runs correctly.

Note
The filter can contain no more than 100 ml water. The driver is issued a warning if the amount of water in the filter exceeds 60 ml. The following message appears in the main instrument panel display: Water in fuel. Contact workshop.