User Guide

16.7
Removing/installing fuel filter
Open clips (4, 7).
Disconnect fuel hoses (3, 8) from fuel filter (5).
e Caution:
Note correct direction of flow through fuel filter.
Connect fuel hoses (3, 8) to new fuel filter (5).
Close clips (4, 7) with pliers, BMW No. 13 1 500.
Removing/installing fuel pump
Detach connecting cables (1, 2) from fuel pump.
Open hose clip (9) and disconnect hose (8).
Release holder (13).
Release vibration damper at pump outlet (14).
Pull fuel pump (12) with pump inlet vibration
damper (11) off holder (6).
Pull pump inlet vibration damper (11) off fuel
pump (12).
If necessary, pry off intake filter (10).
Installation is the reverse of the removal proce-
dure: pay particular attention to the following.
e Caution:
Position of intake filter (10): do not damage the filter.
Installing the fuel-pump unit
Install the fuel-pump unit complete with seal in
the fuel tank.
L Note:
Make sure that the arrow on the underside of the
fuel tank points directly toward the arrows on the
fuel-pump unit.
Tighten the union nut with wrench,
BMWNo.161710.
Install the fuel tank.
X Tightening torques:
Union nut ..................................................... 30 Nm
Fuel tank to frame M 8 ................................. 21 Nm
Bridge to frame M 8 ..................................... 21 Nm
Bridge to frame M 6 ....................................... 9 Nm
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7
1
10
4
8
2
3
6
12
9
13
14
5
11
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