Fuel Filter: Service and Repair

16 11 048 Removing and Installing/Replacing Fuel Filter With Pressure Regulator

Special tools required: 16 1 020

Necessary preliminary tasks:
• Draw off fuel from fuel tank.
• Remove exhaust system.
• Remove tunnel thermal insulation.





- Disconnect feed line (1) and connector (2) from filter.

Note: To disconnect feed line, press ring (3) in direction of fuel filter and pull out feed line (1).





- Release screw cap with special tool 16 1 020.





Installation:
- Always replace rubber seal.

Tightening torque: 8 Nm

Installation:
- After tightening to specified torque, make sure the notch (2) on the rotary catch is located between the two markings (1) on the fuel tank.





Installation:
- The fuel filter can only be installed in one postion.
- When installing, make sure lug (1) of fuel filter engages in corresponding opening on fuel tank.
- Always replace seal (2).





- Pull off plug (1).
- Disconnect lines (2) and (3) from fuel filter.

Note: Lines (2) and (3) must not be switched round as they have different diameters.

- Fuel filter and pressure regulator together form a single unit and can only be replaced as such.