Removing Supply Line - Section From Fuel Tank To Underbody
WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.
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 vapors.
- → 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.
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.
Information
- Escaping fuel must be soaked up using suitable binding material.
- The fuel system must be depressurized before starting work on it.
- Only work on the fuel system in well-ventilated rooms.
- Any seals that were removed must always be replaced.
- Never use sealant containing silicone or silicone spray when the injection system is open. Traces of silicone drawn in by the engine are not combusted and damage the oxygen sensors.
Information
Plastic lines must not be kinked or bent as this can make them brittle and start to leak.
- Have suitable aids ready for collecting emerging fuel.
- Have suitable stoppers ready for closing off the line connections.
- Remove section of supply line -1-
.
Supply line - section from fuel tank to underbody
- 3.1 Unclip section of supply line -1- from fuel tank -Arrows- .
- 3.2 Release and disconnect quick connector -2- .
- 3.3 Remove section of supply line -1- .