64 12 600 Removing and installing or replacing fuel pump (auxiliary heater)

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Special tools required:

13 3 010

Recycling

Fuel escapes when fuel lines are detached. Have a suitable collecting vessel ready.

Catch and dispose of escaping fuel.

Observe country-specific waste disposal regulations.

Seal off fuel hoses at fuel pump with special tool 13 3 010 .

Fig 1: Identifying Special Tool (13 3 010)

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Necessary preliminary work:

Remove LEFT UNDERBODY PANELLING

Removal:

Release hose clamps (1) and pull fuel lines off.

Unlock and disconnect connector (2).

Release screw (3).

Remove electric fuel pump (4).

Fig 2: Identifying Electric Fuel Pump, Hose Clamps And Connector

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Installation:

Mount electric fuel pump (4) and tighten screw (3).

Insert fuel lines and fasten with new hose clamps (1).

Connect connector (2).

NOTE: Observe direction of flow of fuel pump (4).

Fig 3: Identifying Electric Fuel Pump, Hose Clamps And Connector

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Required reworking:

Mount LEFT UNDERBODY PANELLING