Fuel Supply Line: Service and Repair
Replacing, Sealing Fuel Hoses
WARNING:
The fuel in the fuel lines is under pressure (approx. 3 - 5 bar)!
Recycling
Catch and dispose of escaping fuel.
Observe country-specific waste-disposal regulations.
Version with hose clamps:
Release hose clamps.
Remove hoses (1) and (2).
Installation Note: Fuel hoses and hose clamps must be replaced each time they are removed!
Version with compressed air connection:
Blow fuel back into tank with a short blast of compressed air (max. 3 bar) at compressed air connection (1).
Version, fuel hoses without integrated unlocking facility:
Unlock fuel hoses with special tool 16 1 050 and detach hoses.
Installation:
Check O-ring in fuel hose and sealing surfaces on fuel lines for damage; replace components if necessary.
Coat O-ring for assembly with anti-friction agent.
Version, fuel hoses with integrated unlocking facility:
Press fuel hose (1) downwards and keep pressed.
Press unlocking ring (2) upwards, keep pressed and detach fuel hose (1).
Installation:
Check O-ring in fuel hose and sealing surfaces on fuel lines for damage; replace components if necessary.
Coat O-ring for assembly with anti-friction agent.
M43, M44:
Cars with screw-mounted fuel feed line (2):
Follow installation instructions (1) and (2).
Installation instruction 1:
Always replace fuel hose (1) and hose clamps once they have been removed.
M43, M44:
Installation instruction 2:
Always replace O-ring.
Coat O-ring with anti-friction agent.
Clean sealing faces of fuel feed line.
If necessary, replace fuel feed line.
Tightening Torque, 20 Nm
Seal off fuel hoses:
Fuel hoses with hose clamps:
Seal hoses with special tool 13 3 010.
Installation:
Fuel hoses and hose clamps must be replaced each time they are removed!
Fuel hoses with quick-release couplings:
Seal fuel hoses (1) with special tool 13 5 281.
Seal fuel lines (2) with special tool 13 5 282.
Installation:
Check O-ring in fuel hose and sealing surfaces on fuel lines for damage; replace components if necessary.
Coat O-ring for assembly with anti-friction agent.