Fuel Cooler: Service and Repair

Removing And Installing Fuel Cooler

Removing fuel cooler

NOTE:
- It is necessary to remove the refrigerant by suction before removing the fuel cooler.
- The safety regulations must be observed during all work on the refrigerant system.

1. Suck refrigerant out of the charging valves in the luggage compartment.







2. Open the engine compartment lid and disconnect the refrigerant lines from the fuel cooler. Immediately seal the openings with suitable plugs.







3. Disconnect the negative terminal of the battery.

WARNING: Danger of fire and injury: Observe general safety regulations on the fuel system: Wear protective gloves that are fuel-resistant: Ensure that there is adequate ventilation.

CAUTION: Always counter at the fuel lines when undoing them.

4. Undoing fuel lines. Counter union nut with a/f 17 and with a/f 14.







5. Collect residual fuel. Undo holding clamp and remove fuel cooler.

Installing fuel cooler
1. Fit new seals on to refrigerant lines and fasten on to fuel cooler.
2. Fasten holding clamp of the fuel cooler.

CAUTION: Always counter at the fuel lines when fastening them.

3. Fastening fuel lines.
4. Drain and fill the refrigerant unit.
5. Warm the engine up to operating temperature and carry out a leak test.