Replacement: fuel filter – BMW E46 touring. AUTODOC experts recommend:
Ensure adequate ventilation of the workplace. Fuel vapors are poisonous.
All work should be done with the engine stopped.
Replacement: fuel filter – BMW E46 touring. Take the following steps:
Step 1
Open the bonnet.
Step 2
Use a fender protection cover to prevent damaging paintwork and plastic parts of the car.
Step 3
Loosen the fastening clamps of the fuel filter pipes. Use a drive socket #7.
Step 4
Detach the fuel pressure sensor connector.
Step 5
Unscrew the fastener of the fuel pressure sensor. Use Torx T30.
Step 6
Remove the fuel pressure sensor.
Step 7
Detach the tubes from the fuel filter. Use a crowbar.
Step 8
Loosen the fuel filter mounting. Use Torx T30. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 9
Remove the fuel filter. Put the old filter cartridge in the container.
Step 10
Install a new fuel filter.
Replacement: fuel filter – BMW E46 touring. AUTODOC experts recommend:
During installation, take care to prevent dust and dirt from getting into the fuel filter housing.Take care to only use quality filters.
Step 11
Tighten the fuel filter fasteners. Use Torx T30. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 12
Attach the tubes to the fuel filter.
Step 13
Tighten the fastening clamps of the fuel filter pipes. Use a drive socket #7.
Step 14
Install the fuel pressure sensor.
Step 15
Screw the fastener of the fuel pressure sensor. Use Torx T30.
Step 16
Attach the fuel pressure sensor connector.
Replacement: fuel filter – BMW E46 touring. AUTODOC recommends:
Before starting off, switch the ignition on and off several times. This should be done to activate the fuel pump to make it pump fuel through the fuel system.
Step 17
Run the engine for a few minutes. This is necessary in order to make sure that the component operates properly.
Step 18
Shut off the engine.
Step 19
Remove the fender protection cover.
Step 20
Close the hood.
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