Operation CHARM: Car repair manuals for everyone.

B. Replacing Fuel Filter

BA1

Preparations for draining fuel system

Release fuel pressure

Remove throttle pulley cover.

Remove valve cap on fuel rail.





Connect a fuel pressure adapter hose J-41O31-A and drain into gas buggy.

Start fuel draining pump.

BA2

Remove hatches in luggage compartment





Connect venting hose

Expose hatches in luggage compartment.

Remove screws and panel.

Remove plate with connectors.

Use a screwdriver. Put plate to one side without disconnecting connectors.

Remove nuts and open both hatches.

Remove valve cap on fuel line.





Connect venting hose 999 5480-2.

BA3

Pump fuel out of the fuel filter and fuel line and then remove filter holder.

Remove:





- Fuel line connectors on fuel filter. Pull connector sleeve to release fuel line.

- Fuel filter screw.

Open clamp but do not remove screw. The filter can be pushed out of the holder.

Leave the filter in the holder as it is replaced from below.

BA4

Replace fuel filter

Raise the car:





- Raise the car and remove fuel filter.

- Place a new fuel filter in the holder.

- Lower the car.

BA5

Connect fuel lines

Install:





- Fuel filter in correct position and tighten holder screw.

- Fuel lines.

Press fuel line connectors into place and check that they lock by pulling the fuel line from side to side.





Disconnect venting hose 999 5480-2.

Screw on valve cap.

BA6

Reinstall components in engine compartment

Remove fuel draining unit





- Disconnect the fuel draining unit from fuel line.

Install:

- Valve cap on fuel rail.

- Throttle pulley cover.

BA7

Check





Start engine for leak test:

Start the engine and check that there is no fuel leakage.

Rev the engine to ensure that air is not sucked into the fuel system causing operating problems.

Reinstall hatches in luggage compartment.

Install wiring in rubber grommet so that the yellow tape marking is on the inside.

Install plate with connectors.

Reinstall components in luggage compartment floor.