Fuel Filter: Service and Repair
Fuel supply system, servicingRemove rear axle cover if equipped to access fuel filter
View From Underneath Vehicle:
As viewed from underneath vehicle, after rear axle cover is removed
1. Plastic Nut 2 Nm (18 in lb)
Lightly twist on to fasten fuel tank clamp bands
Tighten nut after tightening clamp bands
2. Clamp bands
Note different lengths
Note installation orientation
3. Banjo bolt M14 30 Nm
4. 1.2 Nm
5. Fuel filter
Location: Arrow points in direction of flow.
6. Supply line
To fuel supply on fuel distributor
7. Sealing ring
Replace
8. Banjo bolt M12 20 Nm
9. Protector plate
For fuel filler neck
With Ground connection
Before installing a mounting screw (item 10) ensure that screw eye of Ground connection fits tightly
10. 25 Nm
11. Ground connection
Ensure tight fit of metal ring on fuel filler neck
Check chamfer on protective plate (Item 9).
After installation, check continuity between metal ring on fuel filler neck and chassis Ground: must be approx. 0
12. Cover
13. Gasket
Replace if damaged.
14. Locking ring
15. Rubber cap
16. Overflow hose
17. Bleed line
Between EVAP canister and EVAP canister purge regulator valve N80
18. Bleed line
Between the bleed valve on fuel filler neck and EVAP canister
19. Fuel tank
20. Heat shield
For fuel tank
Fastened on rear edge of fuel tank with adhesive tape
21. Plastic nut 2 Nm
22. Carrier plate
23. Heat shield
For fuel filler neck
24. Mounting clamp
Ensure tight fit
25. Plastic nut 2 Nm
26. 25 Nm