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SA9805E /KM-796-A Fuel Line Separator

Removal Procedure

    Important: 

       • In the presence of fuel vapors or escaping fuel - observe safety regulations and national legislation. Store drained fuel in a suitable, sealable container.
       • The vehicle fuel system is designed in petrol engines as a return-free fuel system.

  1. Open the hood.
  2. Caution: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in the Preface section.

  3. Disconnect the battery.
  4. • Disconnect the ground clamp from the negative terminal.
    • Loosen the nut.

    Object Number: 1998456  Size: SH
  5. Disconnect the front vent line (1) from tank vent valve (2).
  6. Remove the front frame. Refer to Front Frame Replacement .
  7. Remove the 2 fuel line brackets (4) from the underbody.
  8. • Remove the 2 bolts.
    • Remove the vent pipe (2).
  9. Detail vent line (2) to quick-release fitting (3) using SA9805E /KM-796-A.

  10. Object Number: 1998457  Size: SH
  11. Remove the vent line from 4 dash brackets (1) and remove.

Installation Procedure

  1. Insert the vent line and install into the 4 dash brackets.
  2. Attach the vent line to the central vent pipe.
  3. Connect the quick-release fitting. Refer to Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service .

    Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  4. Install the 2 fuel line brackets to the underbody.
  5. Install the fuel line.

    Tighten
    Tighten the 2 fuel line bracket bolts to 5 N·m (44 lb in).

  6. Install the front frame. Refer to Front Frame Replacement .
  7. Install the vent line to the tank vent valve.
  8. Connect the battery.
  9. Connect the ground clamp to the negative terminal.

    Tighten
    Tighten the ground clamp nut to 5 N·m (44 lb in).

  10. For programming procedures, refer to Control Module References .
  11. Close the hood.