Removing Supply Line (Underbody)

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Guide out cover of fuel tank.
Support the fuel tank using > VAS 6931 - Transmission and Engine Jack .

Unclip coolant lines for heater in the tunnel.

3.1 Release and open lock on the holders -1 - using a suitable tool -2 - (-arrow -).

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3.2 Unclip coolant lines for heater -1 - from the holder in order to expose the fuel line.

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Loosen holder -1 - for the valve on the coolant line for the heater.
1. 4.1 Screw off fastening nut -2 -.
2. 4.2 Loosen holder -1 - for the valve on the coolant line for the heater from the underbody until the fuel line is exposed.
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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.
Disconnect fuel line -1 - at the rear left bulkhead.
1. 5.1 Release lock on the holder -2 - using a suitable tool.
2. 5.2 Open clamping bow on the holder -2 - and unclip fuel line -1 -.
3. 5.3 Disconnect plug connection for the fuel line -1 - at the bulkhead.
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Unclip fuel line -1 - in the front tunnel from holder -2 - (-arrow -).

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Release locks on the holders -1 - using a suitable tool and unclip fuel line -2 -.
Leave the fuel line -2 - hanging down.

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Get another person to help you to guide out the fuel line.
Lower the vehicle as far as required so that the mechanic lying on a creeper board under the vehicle can guide out the fuel line.
Have a step ladder or pedestal ready beside the vehicle so that your helper can guide the fuel line along.
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.
Disconnect plug-in coupling for the fuel line in the technical equipment space.
1. 12.1 Press the lock -arrows A - and pull off the fuel line -arrow B -.
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Plastic lines must not be kinked or bent as this can make them brittle and start to leak.
Unclip fuel line -1 - (-arrow 2- ) and move the line as far as the foam -arrow 3- .

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Plastic lines must not be kinked or bent as this can make them brittle and start to leak.
Guide the fuel line and plug-in coupling -1 - down between the foam and bulkhead -arrow 2- .

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Plastic lines must not be kinked or bent as this can make them brittle and start to leak.
Guide out the fuel line -1 - from below -arrow -.

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