Connector Couplings, Separating

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Lever - Fuel LineT10468

Connector Coupling Allocation

NOTE:

The connectors for fuel, vacuum and ventilation lines are marked with colors. There is either a colored dot on the connector or the release button is the corresponding color, refer to CONNECTOR COUPLINGS, SEPARATING .

The connector couplings must >>audibly<< engage when locking.

Pull on the connector coupling to make sure it is secure.

Follow all safety precautions. Refer to SAFETY PRECAUTIONS .

Follow the guidelines for clean working conditions. Refer to PARKING/AUXILIARY HEATER AND FUEL SYSTEM CLEAN WORKING CONDITIONS .

Color Coding

Connector	Color marking on the connector coupling
Fuel supply	Black
Fuel Return Line	Blue
Ventilation	White beige
Vacuum	Green

WARNING:

Fuel lines are under pressure.

Danger of personal injury to eyes and skin.

Wear protective eyewear and protective clothing in order to avoid injury and contact with the skin. Wrap a cloth around the connection before loosening hose connections. Open the connection carefully and release the pressure.

WARNING:

Remember, the fuel pump will turn on when a door is opened, if the battery is connected. Fuel may leak out when the system is open.

Version 1

Fig 1: Coupling

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Right and left connector coupling with release buttons -arrows- :

Opening

Fig 2: Identifying Lever

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The fuel coupling point -1- in the engine compartment must be counterheld.

-- Insert the Lever - Fuel LineT10468 between the heat shield and the fuel line stop -arrow- -2- and counterhold it.

Continue for all coupling points on the fuel system:

Fig 3: Identifying Coupling

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-- Push the connector coupling -1- in direction of -arrow A-.

-- Press the release button and hold it down.

-- Disconnect the connector coupling -1- from the fuel line -2- in the direction of -arrow B-.

Follow the color coding when installing, refer to CONNECTOR COUPLINGS, SEPARATING

The connector couplings must >>audibly<< engage when locking.

-- Pull on the connector coupling to make sure it is secure.

Version 2

Fig 4: Coupling With A Pull Release

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Coupling with pull release -arrow- :

Opening

Fig 5: Coupling -1- Off The Fuel Line

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-- Push the connector coupling -1- in direction of -arrow A-.

-- Pull the pull release -2- in direction of -arrow B-.

-- Pull the connector coupling -1- off the fuel line -3- in direction of -arrow B-.

Follow the color coding when installing, refer to CONNECTOR COUPLINGS, SEPARATING

The connector couplings must >>audibly<< engage when locking.

-- Pull on the connector coupling to make sure it is secure.

Version 3

Fig 6: Coupling With A Release Button

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Coupling with the button on the front -arrow- :

Opening

-- Press the release button -arrow- and remove the connector couplings.

Follow the color coding when installing, refer to CONNECTOR COUPLINGS, SEPARATING

The connector couplings must >>audibly<< engage when locking.

-- Pull on the connector couplings to make sure they are secure.

Version 4

Fig 7: Coupling With The Release Buttons On The Right And Left Sides

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Right and left coupling with release button -arrows- :

Opening

-- Push the connector coupling in direction of -arrow A-.

-- Press the release buttons -arrows- and remove the connector coupling.

Follow the color coding when installing, refer to CONNECTOR COUPLINGS, SEPARATING

The connector couplings must >>audibly<< engage when locking.

-- Pull on the connector coupling to make sure it is secure.

Version 5

Fig 8: Coupling With The Release Buttons On The Right And Left Sides

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Right and left connector coupling with release buttons -arrows- :

Opening

Follow the color coding when installing, refer to CONNECTOR COUPLINGS, SEPARATING

-- Press the release buttons -arrows- and remove the connector coupling.

Follow the color coding when installing, refer to CONNECTOR COUPLINGS, SEPARATING

The connector couplings must >>audibly<< engage when locking.

-- Pull on the connector coupling to make sure it is secure.

Version 6

Fig 9: Identifying Coupling

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Right and left connector coupling with release buttons -arrows- :

Opening

-- Press the connector coupling -1- in the direction of the -arrow- and hold it down.

-- Press the release buttons -arrows- and remove the connector coupling.

Follow the color coding when installing, refer to CONNECTOR COUPLINGS, SEPARATING

The connector couplings must >>audibly<< engage when locking.

-- Pull on the connector coupling to make sure it is secure.

Version 7

Fig 10: Connector Coupling With Right And Left Unlock Buttons

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Connector coupling -1- with right and left unlock buttons -2- :

Opening

-- Press the connector coupling -1- in direction of the -arrow A- and hold it down.

-- Push the release buttons -2- in direction of -arrow B- and remove the connector coupling -1-.

Follow the color coding when installing CONNECTOR COUPLINGS, SEPARATING

The connector couplings must >>audibly<< engage when locking.

-- Pull on the connector coupling to make sure it is secure.