Fuel Filter: Service and Repair
Fuel Filter Overview
1 Supply Line
• Black
• Make sure it is secure.
• From the fuel tank.
• To the connection marked -VT- on the fuel filter housing cover.
• Fuel system schematic overview.
• Fuel system component overview.
2 Return Line
• Blue or with a blue mark.
• Make sure it is secure.
• From the fuel rail (high pressure reservoir).
• To the connection marked -RM- on the fuel filter housing cover.
• Fuel system schematic overview.
• Fuel system component overview.
3 Supply Line
• Black
• Make sure it is secure.
• To the high pressure pump.
• To the connection marked -VM- on the fuel filter housing cover.
• Fuel system schematic overview.
• Fuel system component overview.
4 Seal
• Always replace.
5 Fuel Filter Element
• Observe the change intervals
• Pay attention to the installed position.
6 Fuel filter Housing
7 Bolt
• 10 Nm
8 Fuel Filter Housing Cover
9 Bolt
• 8 Nm