Remove fuel delivery line
WARNING:
Working on 12 V electrical system
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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.
WARNING:
Working on fuel system
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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.
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:
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 materials 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:
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Collect and dispose of emerging fluids. Observe country-specific waste disposal regulations.
Collect and dispose of emerging fluids. Observe country-specific waste disposal regulations.
Preliminary work:
- Remove right luggage compartment trim panel. Refer to REMOVING RIGHT LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT WHEEL ARCH PANEL (4' SERIES COUPE/CONVERTIBLE) or REMOVING RIGHT LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT WHEEL ARCH PANEL (4' SERIES GRAN COUPE SEDAN) .
- Refer to DISCONNECTING THE BATTERY EARTH LEAD .
- Refer to REMOVING THE ACOUSTIC COVER .
- Refer to REMOVING THE COVER IN THE LEFT ENGINE COMPARTMENT .
- Refer to REMOVING THE RIGHT COVER IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT .
- Refer to REMOVING TRAILING LINK AT SPRING STRUT DOME .
- Refer to REMOVING THE SOUND INSULATION ON THE BULKHEAD UPPER PART AT THE CENTER .
- Refer to REMOVING ACOUSTIC COVER AT REAR .
- Refer to REMOVING 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
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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 materials 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)
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- 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) .