Loosening and tightening union nut for fuel supply line in vehicles as of 07.03

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Audi A4, 2005 Audi A4, 2004 Audi A4, and 2003 Audi A4. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Locating Union Nut For Fuel Supply Line In Vehicles As Of 07.03

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CAUTION: Fuel system is under pressure! Before opening system, place rags around the connection point. Then release pressure by carefully loosening connection.

Loosening

Unscrew fuel hose from connection on fuel rail pipe. To do so, counterhold using an open-end wrench at each hex head - 1 - and - 3 - and unscrew union nut - 2 -.

Tightening

Secure fuel hose to connection on fuel rail pipe. To do so, counterhold using an open-end wrench at each hex head - 1 - and - 3 - and tighten union nut - 2 - to 22 Nm.