Installing Fuel Line - Fuel Pump To Wheel Housing Connection Point

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Before installing the fuel line, apply a suitable rubber lubricant (tyre mounting paste) on the wheel housing side of the rubber sleeve.

Slide the fuel line from below along the transmission -Arrows B- and guide it outward through the wheel housing. If necessary, twist the fuel line slightly when installing it.

Fig 1: Installing Fuel Line In Transmission And Wheel Housing
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Press rubber sleeve into wheel housing -Arrow C- until it is felt to engage in the body.
Insert fuel line in the wheel housing into the fuel hose -Arrow A- and fasten with a new hose clamp -Arrow B- .

Fig 2: Fastening Fuel Line
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Push fuel line with fuel hose onto the fuel pump -Arrow C- and fasten with a new hose clamp -Arrow B- .
Press fuel line into holder -Arrow A- .

Fig 3: Pressing Fuel Line Into Holder
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Close holder -Arrow B- until locking tabs are felt to engage -C- .
Install the cover and screw down using fastening screws -Arrow 1- and fastening nuts -Arrows 2- . → Tightening torque: 1.5 ftlb. → Tightening torque: 3.5 ftlb.

Fig 4: Tightening Cover Bolts
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