Remove fuel delivery line
WARNING:
High-voltage system.
The high-voltage system operates on the basis of hazardous, electrical voltage and high currents. Mortal hazard through electric shock!
The high-voltage system operates on the basis of hazardous, electrical voltage and high currents. Mortal hazard through electric shock!
- All work on the high-voltage system may only be carried out by specially trained and technically experienced personnel.
- For additional information see:
- For additional information see:
WARNING:
Working on 12 V electrical system.
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.
Preliminary work
- Refer to DISCONNECTING ALL BATTERY GROUND LEADS .
- Refer to REMOVING THE SEAL FOR THE HOOD REAR .
- Refer to REMOVING THE ACOUSTIC COVER .
- 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.
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:
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.
- 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 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 leakage fuel.
- Slide the fuel supply line (3) out and remove.
- Secure the rubber damper (2).