Remove fuel delivery line
WARNING:
Working on 12 V electrical system.
Risk of short circuits! Risk of fire!
Risk of short circuits! Risk of fire!
- Make sure that there is no charger connected to the jump start terminal in the engine compartment.
- Detach battery ground lead from battery.
- For auxiliary batteries: Detach battery minus cables from all auxiliary batteries.
Preliminary work
- Refer to DISCONNECTING ALL BATTERY GROUND LEADS .
- Refer to REMOVING THE ACOUSTIC COVER .
- Refer to REMOVE THE SEAL FOR THE HOOD REAR .
- Refer to REMOVING ACOUSTIC COVER AT REAR .
- Refer to REMOVE IGNITION COILS .
WARNING:
Working on fuel system.
Risk of fire! Danger of explosion!
Risk of fire! Danger of explosion!
- When working on the fuel system, make sure the workstation has sufficient ventilation, e.g., by means of extraction.
- Tightly seal off open lines and connections; collect any leakage fuel directly at the point of exit.
- No fire, sparks, open flames or smoking.
CAUTION:
On releasing high pressure line, fuel may emerge at high speed.
Injury hazard!
Injury hazard!
- Wear suitable personal protective equipment.
- Before performing any installation work, allow cooling system to cool down to less than 40°C.
- Note warnings on cylinder head cover.
NOTE:
RISK OF DAMAGE
Damage to the ignition coil.
The silicone hose of the ignition coil must not be contaminated by fuel as this can lead to failure of the ignition coil.
Damage to the ignition coil.
The silicone hose of the ignition coil must not be contaminated by fuel as this can lead to failure of the ignition coil.
- When working on the fuel system, cover the ignition coils with suitable material; and remove where required.
- Do not oil or grease the silicone tube of the spark plug socket. Do not use any protection or maintenance products (e.g. silicone spray, rubber care products, rust remover, etc.).
NOTE:
RISK OF DAMAGE
Contaminant or foreign body.
Contamination can result in malfunctions, loss of function or leaks.
Contaminant or foreign body.
Contamination can result in malfunctions, loss of function or leaks.
- Adhere to the utmost cleanliness.
- Protect components from contamination e.g. by covering.
- Close off line connections with seal plugs.
NOTE:
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Reset special tool in early to avoid bending pressure lines.
Reset special tool in early to avoid bending pressure lines.
- Unlock and loosen clamp (1).
- Unlock and remove the snap fastener (2) in the direction of the arrow.
- Catch and dispose of leakage fuel.
- Seal the fuel supply lines with the special tools 0 496 567 (13 5 161) and 0 496 568 (13 5 162) from the special tool kit 0 496 565 (13 5 160) .
- Loosen screw (3).
- Loosen union nut (1).
- Catch and dispose of leakage fuel.
- Guide the fuel supply line (2) out and remove.
- Do not lose rubber damper (3).
