Removing Fuel Supply Line
WARNING:
Toxic substances
- Danger of poisoning or suffocation
- Danger of burns to the eyes and skin
→ Ventilate the work area well.
→ Never ingest or inhale.
→ Read specific information on the Hazard Sheet.
→ Wear personal protective gear.
→ Do not smoke, eat or drink in the work area.
WARNING:
Highly inflammable or explosive materials
- Danger of fire or explosion
→ Avoid contact with hot parts or sources of ignition.
→ Use suction to remove ignitable vapours.
→ Attach warning sign in a clearly visible position.
→ Contain leaked media using non-flammable absorbent material and put it in a container designed for this purpose for disposal in accordance with local requirements.
→ Secure collection containers/vessels to prevent them from tipping over.
Information
- The description applies to all engine types.
- The setup and procedures required may differ slightly from the illustrations or procedures described due to engine-specific differences.
Component overview and line routing:
Fuel line routing on the underbody
- Remove lids for the two fuel tank flanges.
- Disconnect the fuel pressure line (supply) -1- at the flange.
- Disconnect fuel lines at the connection points in the engine compartment.
- 3.1 Pull off plastic cover -1- .
- 3.2 Loosen the screw-in sleeve (width across flats 17) on the pressure line -2- and counter at the hexagon (width across flats 19) on the connecting line at the same time.
- 3.3 Disconnect line for tank ventilation -3- .
- 3.4 Pull off the line for the leakage diagnosis pump if necessary -4- .
- 3.5
Open the line bracket at the bulkhead.
Fuel line connection points in engine compartment
- Remove heat shields -1- .
- Remove heat shield -1- on cardan shaft.
- Lower the fuel tank.
- 6.1 Place a transmission jack (e.g. > VAS 6931 - Transmission and Engine Jack) in position to support and secure the fuel tank.
- 6.2 Unscrew fastening screws for the restraining straps and carefully lower the fuel tank.
- Open all line brackets on the underbody and remove the wire harness.