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4.39 Diesel Fuel Filter, Replacing
WARNING
The extremely hot fuel could cause burns.
♦ In extreme cases, the temperature of the fuel lines or the
fuel can reach 100 °C (212 °F). Let the fuel cool before
opening line connections because there is a risk of serious
burns.
♦ Wear safety gloves.
♦ Wear protective eyewear.
The fuel is under extremely high pressure and could cause in‐
juries.
♦ To reduce the pressure in the fuel system, lay clean cloths
around the connection and then open it carefully.
Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Safety Gloves
♦ Protective Eyewear
Note
Follow all disposal regulations.
Removing
Caution
♦ Please make sure no diesel fuel gets on to other compo‐
nents in the engine compartment. Clean it off right away!
– Turn off the ignition.
Note
Before opening the system, place a cleaning cloth around the filter
housing.
– Remove the bolts -arrows- and lift the filter housing cover -1-
with the fuel hoses attached to the side.
– Remove the filter element -2- from the fuel filter housing -1-.
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