Fuel Supply Line: Service and Repair

13 53 540 - Replacing, sealing fuel hoses





Special tools required:
- 13 5 281





Warning!
Fuel in fuel lines is under pressure (approx. 3-5 bar)!





Recycling
Catch and dispose of escaping fuel in a suitable container.

Observe country-specific waste-disposal regulations.





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).





For version with fuel hoses with integrated unlocking device:

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.





Unclip and remove fuel line.





Fuel hoses with quick-release couplings:

Seal fuel hoses (1&2) with special tool 13 5 281.

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.