BMW 1999-2005 M3 Service Manual page 340

Fuel Injection
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WARNING!
Do not smoke or work near
heaters or other fire hazards.
Keep a fire extinguisher handy.
Before disconnecting fuel
hoses, wrap a cloth around fuel
hoses to absorb any leaking
fuel. Catch and dispose of
escaped fuel. Plug all open fuel
lines.
Always unscrew the fuel tank
cap to release pressure in the
tank before working on the tank
or lines.
Raise car and support in a safe
-
manner.
CAUTION!
Make sure the car is stable and well
supported at all times. Use a
professional automotive lift or jack
stands designed for the purpose. A
floor jack is not adequate support.
Remove protective engine splash
-
guard.
Working beneath car (on left side
under driver seat), remove fuel filter
cover and clamp off fuel hose(s).
Note:
MS 42.0 vehicle shown. Fuel line
arrangement on MS 43.0 vehicles
varies from that shown. The MS 43.0
system uses a non-return fuel rail. Only
a single fuel line leads to the engine
compartment.
Disconnect fuel hose(s) from fuel
line(s) (arrows) using special fuel line
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