Fuel Lines, Removing And Installing: Notes

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Special tools and workshop equipment required

Engine Bung Set:VAS6122

Removing

-- Seal all the open lines and connections with clean plugs from the :VAS6122 .

-- Remove the underbody trim panel in front of the right rear axle. Refer to COMPONENT LOCATION OVERVIEW - UNDERBODY TRIM PANELS .

-- Disconnect the lines -1 and 2- on the underbody. Refer to CONNECTOR COUPLINGS, DISCONNECTING .

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-- Unclip the bracket -3- on the underbody.

-- Unclip the bracket -3- on 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.

-- Lower the vehicle with the hoist.

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.

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

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

-- Unclip the refrigerant lines. Refer to REFRIGERANT LINE FROM CONDENSER TO EXPANSION VALVE, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- 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-.

-- Remove the nut -arrow-.

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-- Release and unclip the expanding rivet -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!

-- Unclip the lines and remove the shield upward.

Installing:

-- Remove the pulling aid from the old lines.

-- Pay attention that the plug is seated correctly on the new lines.

-- Seal the lines with suitable plugs from the :VAS6122 .

NOTE:

The fuel and bleeder line for the parking/auxiliary heater are installed together.

Secure the lines for example with adhesive tape.

-- Insert the lines as shown in the shield guide and clip in. Refer to Line Installation Positions on the Shield: .

-- The fuel lines are clipped in at the top of the shield only after guiding them in. Refer to Line Installation Positions on the Shield: .

-- Secure the pulling aid on the fuel lines.

-- Use adhesive tape to secure the pulling aid.

-- Pay attention that the pulling aid is only secured in the front area of the lines.

-- At the bottom seal the shield from the slotted guide with adhesive tape so that the lines do not slide out.

-- Place the fuel lines together with the shield on the opening in the longitudinal member.