Fuel Lines, Removing And Installing: Removing

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-- If equipped, remove the underbody trim panel in front of the right rear axle. Refer to UNDERBODY TRIM PANEL .

-- If necessary, remove the right underbody trim panel. Refer to UNDERBODY TRIM PANEL .

-- Disconnect the fuel lines on the underbody. Refer to CONNECTOR COUPLINGS .

-- Unclip the bracket -1- from the underbody -arrows-.

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-- Unclip the bracket -1- from the fuel lines.

-- Secure using a pulling aid (for example a cable or string) on the fuel lines.

-- This pulling aid make the reinstallation easier, to do so select enough length.

-- Use adhesive tape to secure the pulling aid.

-- Remove fuel supply line -1 and 2-. Disconnect the connector couplings. Refer to CONNECTOR COUPLINGS .

Fig 1: Identifying Expansion Tank

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CAUTION:

The fuel system is under pressure.

Risk of injury from fuel spraying out.

Wear protective eyewear.
Wear safety gloves.
Reduce the pressure: place clean cloths around the connection point and carefully open the connection point.

-- Unclip the fuel lines -1 and 2- from the bracket in direction of -arrow- on the coolant expansion tank -3-.

-- Disconnect the connector -1-.

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-- Open the bracket and remove the coolant hoses from the engine.

-- Release the retainers with a screwdriver in direction of -arrow- and move the coolant expansion tank to the side.

-- Open the bracket for the refrigerant lines on the right wheel housing.

-- Unclip the refrigerant lines.

-- If equipped remove the heat shield -1- from the ABS Hydraulic Unit -N55-.

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-- To do so, unclip the heat shield -1- from the bracket -2- -arrow-.

Vehicles with Parking Heater:

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-- Remove the front section of the wheel housing liner or right front wheel housing liner. Refer to FRONT WHEEL HOUSING LINER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Unlock and remove the fuel line -7-.

-- Unclip the fuel line from the bracket and guide out.

-- Remove the bracket for the refrigerant lines from the body.

-- Guide the fuel line under the refrigerant lines and the engine mount.

Continuation for All Vehicles:

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-- Unclip the shield -1- on the stud bolt from the body -arrow A-.

-- Unclip the shield -1- from the longitudinal member -2-.

-- If equipped, loosen the clip -4- for the parking/auxiliary heater fuel line -3- from the body.

-- Unclip the bracket -2- for the shield from the longitudinal member.

-- Remove the lines upward.

-- At the same time turn the lines, but do not tear!