245819 Removing and installing pressure regulator
WM 245819 Removing and installing pressure regulator
Tools
Technical values
Preliminary work
WARNING
Toxic substances
- Danger of poisoning or suffocation
-> Ventilate the work area well.
-> Never ingest or inhale.
-> Read specific information on the Hazard Sheet.
-> Wear personal protective gear.
WARNING
Highly inflammable or explosive materials
- Danger of fire or explosion
-> Avoid contact with hot parts or sources of ignition.
-> Use suction to remove ignitable vapours.
-> Attach warning sign in a clearly visible position.
Information
The fuel filter is integrated in the left connection unit, while the pressure regulator is in the right connection unit. The instructions for opening the fuel tank can be used for both connection units (pressure regulator in the right and fuel filter in the left).
Both flanges must be opened as they are joined together.
1. Disconnect the battery. -> 2X00IN Work instructions after disconnecting the battery 2X00IN Work instructions after disconnecting the battery
2. Open the filler flap.
3. Drain the fuel tank if necessary. -> 200317 Draining and filling fuel - section on "Draining" Procedures
4. Remove rear seat. -> 724819 Removing and installing rear seat - section on "Removing" 724819 Removing and installing 1/3-split folding rear seat 724819 Removing and installing 2/3-split folding rear seat
5. Remove the relevant cap -arrows-. To do this, remove the carpeted floor. Then loosen the four fastening nuts and remove the cap.
Fastening nuts on caps
Connection units at the left (fuel filter) and right (pressure regulator)
6. Disconnect all connections on the right connection unit. Disconnect electric plug connections.
Fuel supply and connection points at right connection unit
7. Disconnect electric plug connection on the left connection unit.
Connector for left connection unit
8. Open the left and right lock using wrench T10202 and lift up the connection unit. => Special tool on cap
Special tool on cap
Removing pressure regulator
Left and right connection unit
1. Disconnect all connections apart from the fuel line -3- on the underside of the right connection unit.
2. The fuel line -3- cannot be disconnected from the pressure regulator (right connection unit).
Fuel line on pressure regulator
3. Disconnect the fuel line -3- from the left connection unit.
Fuel line on left connection unit
4. Attach a piece of wire or similar item to the fuel line in order to pull the line back through the fuel tank during installation.
5. Remove the right connection unit (with pressure regulator) completely.
Installing pressure regulator
Information
- The pressure regulator is integrated into the connection unit.
- The connection unit together with integrated pressure regulator is replaced as a complete unit and not disassembled.
1. Fit a new seal in the opening of the tank at the left and right. => Seal
Seal
2. Pull the fuel line on the pressure regulator through the fuel tank to the left connection unit using the attached piece of wire or similar item.
3. Clip in the fuel line -3- on the left connection unit.
Fuel line on left connection unit
4. Connect all connections on the underside of the right connection unit.
5. Insert the left and right connection unit into the tank. When doing so, make sure that the plastic lugs are pointing forward.
Subsequent work
1. Close the fuel tank. To do this, fit the sheetmetal ring on the left and right connection unit and tighten using special tool wrench T10202. => Cap => Tightening torque: 145 Nm (107 ftlb.)+/-5 Nm (+/-3.5 ftlb.)
Cap
2. Fit all connections for the right connection unit (fuel lines, ventilation tubes and electric connectors). => Fuel supply and connection points at right connection unit
Fuel supply and connection points at right connection unit
3. Plug in electric plug connection for the left connection unit.
Connector for left connection unit
4. Fit left and right lid. Then tighten the four fastening nuts on each to => Tightening torque: 10 Nm (7.5 ftlb.). Refit carpeted floor and fix in place with double-sided adhesive tape.
Fastening nuts on caps
5. Install rear seat. -> 724819 Removing and installing rear seat - section on "Installing" 724819 Removing and installing 1/3-split folding rear seat 724819 Removing and installing 2/3-split folding rear seat
6. Fill the fuel tank. -> 200317 Draining and filling fuel - section on "Filling" Procedures
7. Close the filler flap.
8. Connect the battery. -> 2X00IN Work instructions after disconnecting the battery 2X00IN Work instructions after disconnecting the battery