Preliminary Work

→ 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.

→ Avoid contact with hot parts or sources of ignition.

→ Use suction to remove ignitable vapours.

→ Attach warning sign in a clearly visible position.

Information 

The fuel filter is integrated in the left connection unit, while the pressure regulator is in the right connection unit. The instructions for opening the fuel tank can be used for both connection units (pressure regulator in the right and fuel filter in the left). 

Relieve the fuel pressure =>

1. Switch off the ignition.
2. Pull out fuses 13 and 14.
3. Start the engine and wait until the engine starts up automatically.
4. Loosen rear seat and fold it up. Secure to the headrest using a piece of wire if necessary. → Removing Rear Seat
5. Loosen reinforcement plate for right seat-belt buckle. To do this, loosen the three fastening screws and twist the plate with the seat-belt buckle to the side. Do not use the fastening screws again.
   Fig 1: Locating Seat-Belt Buckles Fastening Screw

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6. Loosen the right cap (figure shows both) -arrows-  . To do this, remove the carpeted floor. Then loosen the four fastening nuts and remove the cap.
   Fig 2: Locating Carpeted Floor Fastening Nuts On Caps

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   Fig 3: Identifying Left And Right Connection Units

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   1. Connecting flange with pressure regulator
   2. Connecting flange with fuel filter
7. Disconnect all connections on the connection unit. Pull off cable plug.
   Fig 4: Locating Fuel Supply And Connection Uint Points

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8. Open the right catch using wrench T10202  and lift up the connection unit -arrow-  .
   Fig 5: Locating Connection Unit

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