Removing fuel delivery line

WARNING: Working on 12 V electrical system.
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.
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: 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.

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.

Remove the circlip.
Unlock the fuel line (2) and pull it off the fuel supply line (1) .
Catch and dispose of leakage fuel.

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Close the fuel line (1) with the special tool 0 496 565 (13 5 160) (2) .
Close the fuel feed line (4) with the special tool 0 496 565 (13 5 160) (3) .

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Release the screw in area (1) .
Release the vehicle wiring harness in the area (5) .
Loosen screws (3) .
Remove cable head (2)
Unlock plug connection (4) and disconnect.

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Unlock plug connection (1) and disconnect.

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Release the cover (1) at the alternator and release the underlying nut.
Unlock and detach the connector (2) from the alternator.
Loosen clamp (3) .
Put the positive battery cable (4) to one side.

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Carefully guide out and remove the alternator (1) .

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Unclip the cable clip (1) .

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Unlock and disconnect plug connections of the camshaft sensors (1) .
Loosen nut (3) .
Guide out the ground cable (2)
Loosen screw (4) .

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Loosen the nut (1) on the left of the high pressure pump.
Loosen screw (2) .

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Unscrew the screws (1) at the front of the cylinder head on the left and right.

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Unscrew the nut (1) on the right side of the high pressure pump.
Loosen screw (2) .
Feed out and remove fuel supply line (2).

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