- Jack and stands.
- 2 small screw clamps for covering hoses.
- Vessel for collecting escaping gasoline. The following wear parts must be purchased:
- Fuel filter according to engine type.
- 2 hose clamps.
The fuel filter is located in the engine compartment at the bottom of the left side member. It is only accessible from below.
Withdrawal
Caution: Do not make open flames. Ensure adequate ventilation in the workplace. Gasoline vapors are hazardous to health!
Raise the car.
Clamp the fuel hose -1- from the fuel pump to the filter.
Close the fuel hose -2- with a clamp and disconnect it from the filter, after releasing the clamp.
Loosen tie-down strap on filter and pull filter with fuel hose -1- downwards.
Disconnect the fuel hose from the fuel filter, after releasing the clamp.
Collect escaping gasoline in a container.
Installation
Connect the hose leading to the distribution pipe to the new filter -1- and secure with a clamp.
Insert the filter and screw on the bracket. At the same time ensure the correct installation position of the fuel filter. The arrow -2- on the filter housing must indicate the direction of fuel flow.
Connect a second hose -3- to the filter and secure with a clamp.
Remove clamps from hoses.
Place the transmission in neutral and apply the handbrake.
Start the engine at idle and check the tightness of the fuel hose connection.
Lower the car.