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Fuel filter (not US/CA or E85)

Fuel filter (not US/CA or E85)

For fuel filter from chassis number 53507523 - EU/RoW

See the method described below.

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 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.


Remove the fuel filter, chassis number 53507523 - EU/RoW



1. Reduce the fuel pressure by removing fuel pump fuse no. 15 while the engine is idling. Turn off the ignition once the engine has stopped and replace the fuse.

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

3. Remove the fuel lines from the fuel filter and plug the lines. Only remove the fuel lines once no more fuel drains out. Remove the quick couplines with 83 95 261 Tool, fuel line .

4. Undo the filter clamp.

5. Remove the filter.


To fit


1. Fit a new fuel filter. Fit and tighten the filter clamp. Make note of the direction of flow.

2. Remove the plugs. Connect the fuel lines to the fuel filter with quick couplings.

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