13 53 540 Replacing, sealing fuel hoses: Recycling

Catch and dispose of escaping fuel.

Observe country-specific waste-disposal regulations.

Version With Hose Clamps: 

Release hose clamps.

Remove hoses (1) and (2).

Fig 1: Removing Hoses

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Installation: 

1. Fuel hoses and hose clamps must be replaced each time they are removed!

Version With Compressed Air Connection: 

Blow fuel back into tank with a short blast of compressed air (max. 3 bar) at compressed air connection (1).

Fig 2: Identifying Compressed Air Connection

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Version, Fuel Hoses Without Integrated Unlocking Facility: 

Unlock fuel hoses with special tool 16 1 050 and detach hoses.

Fig 3: Unlocking Fuel Hoses With Special Tool 16 1 050

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Installation: 

1. Check O-ring in fuel hose and sealing surfaces on fuel lines for damage; replace components if necessary.
2. Coat O-ring for assembly with antifriction agent.

Version, Fuel Hoses With Integrated Unlocking Facility: 

Press fuel hose (1) downwards and keep pressed.

Fig 4: Pressing Fuel Hose Downwards

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Press unlocking ring (2) upwards, keep pressed and detach fuel hose (1).

Fig 5: Pressing Unlocking Ring (2) Upwards, Keeping Pressed And Detach Fuel Hose (1)

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Installation: 

1. Check O-ring in fuel hose and sealing surfaces on fuel lines for damage; replace components if necessary.
2. Coat O-ring for assembly with antifriction agent.

Fuel Hoses With Quick-Release Couplings: 

Seal fuel hoses (1) with special tool 13 5 281.

Seal fuel lines (2) with special tool 13 5 282.

Fig 6: Seal fuel hoses with special tools 13 5 281 And 13 5 282

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Installation: 

1. Check O-ring in fuel hose and sealing surfaces on fuel lines for damage; replace components if necessary.
2. Coat O-ring for assembly with antifriction agent.