Replacing The Fuel Filter - Porsche 996 TT Repair Manual

03 Replacing the fuel filter

1. Disconnect plug on the hot film mass air flow meter. To do this, push the plug downwards and press
on the grooved surface at the sides. Pull the plug up and off at the same time.
2. Pull off the connecting hose between the left turbocharger and the intake pipe. To do this, unclip
the retaining clip using a screwdriver and pull out the hose. Refit the retaining clips immediately.
3. Unscrew the fastening screw M6 x 34 at the rear of the air cleaner housing.
4. Undo hose clamp. Undo the hose clamp −arrow− between the air cleaner housing and the intake pipe.
5. Tilt air cleaner housing outwards. To do this, tilt the housing upwards on the right by 90° and then turn the
housing to the left by approx. 90°.
6. Unclip the hot film mass air flow meter cable. Open the omega clip on the left side of the air cleaner
housing and take out the cable. Take the air cleaner housing out of the engine compartment.
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