Removing Fuel Collection Pipe

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WARNING: Toxic substances

Danger of poisoning or suffocation
Danger of burns to the eyes and skin
→ Wear personal protective gear.

→ Ventilate the work area well.

→ Never ingest or inhale.

→ Read specific information on the Hazard Sheet.

→ Do not smoke, eat or drink in the work area.

WARNING: Flammable or explosive materials

Danger of fire or explosion
→ Avoid contact with hot parts or sources of ignition.

→ Use suction to remove ignitable vapors.

→ Attach warning sign in a clearly visible position.

WARNING: Leaking fuel supply lines

Emerging fuel
Risk of fire
→ Perform leak test.

WARNING: Hot fuel and hot fuel lines.

Danger of scalding
→ Allow the fuel to cool down before opening line connections.

→ Wear protective gloves.

→ Wear protective goggles.

NOTE: Dirt on injection system components

Material damage
Rough-running engine
Bad exhaust emissions
→ Thoroughly clean connection points and adjacent areas before loosening them. If the engine is very dirty, wash it before starting disassembly work.

→ Lay removed parts on a clean surface and cover them. Do not use fibre-shedding cloths.

→ Carefully cover components or seal them if repair work will not be carried out immediately. Place rubber caps on connections. Seal intake openings with film or adhesive tape.

→ Only install clean parts. Do not take spare parts out of the packaging until just before installation.

→ Never use compressed air when the system is open. Do not move the vehicle.

NOTE: Incorrect handling of pipe and line connections

Risk of damage to components
Leaks
→ Do not put too much pressure on pipe and line connections.

→ Always counter the lines when loosening and fastening them.

CAUTION: Hot components

Risk of burns
→ Let hot components cool down.

→ Wear personal protective gear.

Information

The rules relating to cleanliness and instructions for working on the fuel system must always be observed before and during the work.

> WM, 2X00IN RULES RELATING TO CLEANLINESS AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR WORKING ON THE FUEL SYSTEM

> WM, 2X00IN BASIC SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR WORKING WITH THE FUEL SYSTEMRear lid

Information

Do not bend high-pressure lines. Check that the connection points are not damaged and are perfectly clean and check that the screws/bolts are not seized and that there is no thread damage. Fit union nuts on all connection points by hand before screwing in screws or bolts. Remove dirt on the conical/ball joints. Check connection points for leaks following fitting.

Information

The ignition must be switched off when working on the fuel system.
Soak up emerging fuel using suitable binding material or a cloth.
Cloths that have absorbed fuel must be disposed of according to the applicable national laws.
The fuel system must be depressurized before starting work on it.
Only work on the fuel system in well-ventilated rooms.
Always replace removed seals.

Unclip electric line -1- .

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Electric line
Release and disconnect electric plug connections on camshaft controllers -2- .

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Electric plug connections for camshaft controllers
Release locking lugs and unclip rear lid -1- .

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Rear lid
Release locking lugs and unclip front lid -2- .

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Front lid
Cut tie-wrap -1- and remove electric wire harness from cable duct -2- .

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Cable duct
Remove cable duct -2- .

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Cable duct
Unscrew screw -1- and remove cable duct holder -2- .

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Cable duct holder
Release and disconnect electric plug connections on valve adjusters -1- .

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Electric plug connections for valve adjusters
Release and disconnect electric plug connections on injectors -1- .

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Electric plug connections for injectors
Release and disconnect electric plug connection on pressure sensor -2- .

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Electric plug connections for injectors
Unscrew screw -1- and remove ground line -2- by pulling it up out of the sound absorber -3- .

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Ground line
Remove sound absorber -1- .

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Sound absorber
Remove fuel collection pipe -2- .
1. 13.1 Unscrew and remove screws -1- .
2. 13.2 Remove fuel collection pipe -2- .

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Fuel collection pipe