Removing fuel delivery line
Preliminary work
- Refer to DEACTIVATING VEHICLE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM .
- Refer to REMOVING THE ACOUSTIC COVER .
- Refer to REMOVING THE REAR HOOD SEAL .
- Refer to REMOVING ACOUSTIC COVER AT REAR .
- Refer to REMOVING ALL IGNITION COILS
.WARNING: Working on fuel system.
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.
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
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
Collect and dispose of emerging fluids. Observe country-specific waste disposal regulations. - Loosen clamp (1) .
- Guide out wiring harness section (2)
for the injectors and the ignition coils and set it aside.
- Unlock the locks (arrows).
- Guide out wiring harness section (1)
for the injectors and the ignition coils and set it aside.
- Unlock and loosen lock (1) .
- Guide tank ventilation line (2)
out of clamp (3)
and place it aside.
- Unlock and loosen clamp (1) .
- Unlock and release snap fastener (2) in the arrow direction.
- Catch and dispose of escaping fuel.
- Seal the fuel lines with special tools 0 496 567 (13 5 161) and 0 496 568 (13 5 162) from the set of special tools 0 496 565 (13 5 160) .
- Loosen screw (3)
.
- Slacken the union nut (1) on the high pressure pump.
- Catch and dispose of escaping fuel.
- Close all openings with the special tool 2 413 106 .
- Guide the fuel supply line (3) out and remove.
- Make sure the rubber damper (2)
does not get lost.