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Fuel filter

Fuel filter

Warning

Removal 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.



To remove


1. Reduce the fuel pressure by removing fuel pump fuse no. 15 (pre-M02, fuse no. 19) while the engine is idling. Turn off the ignition once the engine has stopped and replace the fuse.

2. Remove the fuel filter splash guard.

3. Drain the fuel from the filter before removing it.

4. Undo the banjo couplings on either side of the filter.


5. Undo the filter clamp.

6. Remove the filter.


To fit

Important

Check the sealing washers before fitting. If necessary replace with new sealing washers.



1. Fit the filter with clamps. Make note of the direction of flow.

2. Fit the banjo couplings on either side of the filter.

Tightening torque: 21 Nm (16 lbf ft)

3. Fit the fuel filter splash guard.

4. Check for leaks around the fuel line's banjo couplings on the fuel filter when the engine is running.