Connector Couplings, Separating

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Special tools and workshop equipment required

Lever - Fuel Line T10468

Coupling Allocation

NOTE:

The connectors for fuel, vacuum and ventilation lines are marked with colors. There is either a colored dot on the connector or the release button is the corresponding color. Refer to Color Coding below.

The connector couplings must >>audibly<< engage when locking.

Pull on the connector coupling to make sure it is secure.

Color Coding

Connector	Color Marking on the Connector Coupling
Fuel supply	Black
Fuel Return Line	Blue
Ventilation	White Beige
Vacuum	Green

WARNING:

Fuel lines are under pressure.

Fuel poses a risk of danger of injury to eyes and skin.

Wear protective eyewear and protective clothing in order to avoid injury and contact with the skin. Place a cloth on the connection location before loosening hose connections. Open the connection carefully and release the pressure.

Version 1

Fig 1: Coupling

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Right and left coupling with release buttons -arrows-.

Opening

Fig 2: Identifying Lever

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It is necessary to counterhold the fuel separating point -1- inside the engine compartment.

-- Insert the Lever - Fuel Line T10468 between the heat shield and the fuel line stop -arrow- -2- and counterhold it.

Continue for all separation points on the fuel system:

Fig 3: Identifying Coupling

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-- Push the connector coupling -1- in direction of -arrow A-.

-- Press the release button and hold it down.

-- Disconnect the connector coupling -1- from the fuel line -2- in the direction of -arrow B-.

Follow the color coding when installing. Refer to CONNECTOR COUPLINGS, SEPARATING - "Coupling Allocation".

The connector couplings must >>audibly<< engage when locking.

-- Pull on the connector coupling to make sure it is secure.

Version 2

Coupling with pull release -arrow- :

Fig 4: Coupling With A Pull Release

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Opening

-- Push the connector coupling -1- in direction of -arrow A-.

-- Pull the pull release -2- in direction of -arrow B-.

-- Pull the connector coupling -1- off the fuel line -3- in direction of -arrow B-.

Follow the color coding when installing. Refer to CONNECTOR COUPLINGS, SEPARATING - "Coupling Allocation".

The connector couplings must >>audibly<< engage when locking.

-- Pull on the connector coupling to make sure it is secure.

Fig 5: Coupling -1- Off The Fuel Line

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Version 3

Coupling with the button on the front -arrow- :

Opening

-- Press the release button -arrow- and remove the connector couplings.

Follow the color coding when installing. Refer to CONNECTOR COUPLINGS, SEPARATING - "Coupling Allocation".

The connector couplings must >>audibly<< engage when locking.

-- Pull on the connector coupling to make sure it is secure.

Fig 6: Coupling With A Release Button

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Version 4

Right and left coupling with release button -arrows- :

Opening

-- Push the connector coupling in direction of -arrow A-.

-- Press the release buttons -arrows- and remove the connector coupling.

Follow the color coding when installing. Refer to CONNECTOR COUPLINGS, SEPARATING - "Coupling Allocation".

The connector couplings must >>audibly<< engage when locking.

-- Pull on the connector coupling to make sure it is secure.

Fig 7: Coupling With The Release Buttons On The Right And Left Sides

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Version 5

Right and left connector coupling with release buttons -arrows- :

Opening

-- Press the release buttons -arrows- and remove the connector coupling.

Follow the color coding when installing. Refer to CONNECTOR COUPLINGS, SEPARATING - "Coupling Allocation".

The connector couplings must >>audibly<< engage when locking.

-- Pull on the connector coupling to make sure it is secure.

Fig 8: Coupling With The Release Buttons On The Right And Left Sides

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Version 6

Fig 9: Identifying Coupling

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Right and left connector coupling with release buttons -arrows- :

Opening

-- Press the connector coupling -1- in direction of -arrow- and hold it down.

-- Press the release buttons -arrows- and remove the connector coupling.

Follow the color coding when installing. Refer to CONNECTOR COUPLINGS, SEPARATING - "Coupling Allocation".

The connector couplings must >>audibly<< engage when locking.

-- Pull on the connector coupling to make sure it is secure.

Version 7

Connector coupling -1- with right and left unlock buttons -2- :

Opening

-- Press the connector coupling -1- in direction of -arrow A- and hold it down.

-- Push the release buttons -2- in direction of -arrow B- and remove the connector coupling -1-.

Follow the color coding when installing. Refer to CONNECTOR COUPLINGS, SEPARATING - "Coupling Allocation".

The connector couplings must >>audibly<< engage when locking.

-- Pull on the connector coupling to make sure it is secure.

Fig 10: Connector Coupling With Right And Left Unlock Buttons

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