Replacing Fuel Filter - BMW F 650 GS Repair Manual

Replacing fuel filter

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(Inspection III, every 20,000 km/12,000 miles)
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Warning:
Comply with safety precautions when handling or
working with fuel; note that the fuel lines are pressu-
rised.
– Remove left cover (
a
•
Remove clips (2) and fastener (1) and pull the oil
tank out of the holder.
•
Remove the BMS control unit from the holder.
4
3
•
Remove the fastener securing the fuel filter to
frame (6).
•
Close off fuel supply line (7) and the line to the
fuel injector (5) with hose clips,
BMW No. 13 3 010.
46.5).
1
2
E000110
5
6
13 3 010
7
E130100
•
Slacken the hose clamps.
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Warning:
Fuel escapes from the filter when the lines are dis-
connected.
•
Disconnect fuel lines (3, 5, 7) from the filter.
•
Remove clamp (4) from the fuel filter.
•
Installation is the reverse of the removal proce-
dure: pay particular attention to the following.
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Important:
Note the installed positions of fuel feed line (7) and
fuel return line (3).
•
Close hose clamps with pliers,
BMW No. 13 1 500.
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Tightening torques:
Fuel filter to frame .......................................... 9 Nm
Oil tank to intake air silencer .......................... 9 Nm
Air filter box to frame ...................................... 9 Nm
Connecting flange, air filter box
to battery tray................................................. 5 Nm
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