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Diesel fuel filter: renewing
WARNING
Risk of burns from very hot fuel.
♦ In extreme cases the fuel lines and the fuel can reach a
temperature of 100°C. Allow the fuel to cool down before
disconnecting the lines - risk of scalding.
♦ Wear protective gloves!
♦ Wear protective goggles.
Risk of injury due to highly-pressurised fuel.
♦ To release pressure in fuel system, place clean cloth
around connection and carefully undo connection.
Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Safety gloves
♦ Safety glasses
Note
Observe relevant disposal regulations.
Removing
Caution
♦ Ensure that no diesel fuel contacts other components in
the engine compartment. Clean immediately, if necessa‐
ry.
– Switch off ignition.
Note
Before opening the system, place a cloth around the filter hous‐
ing.
– Unscrew bolts -arrows- in sequence shown -1- to -5-.
– Collect any escaping fuel.
– Remove fuel filter upper part -1- from fuel filter housing -2-.
– Lay fuel filter upper part -1- aside with fuel lines still attached.
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4. Descriptions of work:
