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Fuel Return Line: Service and Repair






WARNING:
Danger of fire and injury!



> Observe general safety regulations on the fuel system.
> Wear protective gloves.

Removal
1. Move convertible top to service position.
2. Detach negative terminal of battery (a/f 10 mm).
3. Place protective cover on ground.
4. Remove engine compartment lining and lid.
5. Remove rear wall lining and rear wall cover
6. Raise vehicle and remove engine underside guard.
7. Unclip fuel return line from the line holder on the body.
8. Detach the fuel return line.
Press unlocking buttons and simultaneously pull off the line. Immediately seal the fuel line supports with a suitable plug.







9. Lower vehicle.
10. Remove holder for servo return line, electrical plug connection and ground strap. (Hexagon-head bolt M6 x 12)







11. Undo return line (wrench size 17); simultaneously counter (wrench size 19).
Remove return line.







Installation
1. Fasten fuel return line to pressure regulator, simultaneously counter.
2. Fit holder.
3. Put on rear wall cover, rear wail lining, engine compartment lining and engine compartment lid.
4. Lift the vehicle.
5. Position fuel return line in a straight line.
The plug (plug part) must audibly engage in the plug-in coupling.
Then pull slightly to ensure that the connection is properly locked. Clip fuel return line onto the body.
6. Connect battery, close convertible top.
7. Start engine and carry out tightness test.
8. Fit engine underside guard.
9. Read out fault memory. Enter radio code.