Fuel Tank And Fuel Lines, Inspecting - BMW 1999-2005 M3 Service Manual

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is removed. Do not smoke or work
near heaters or other fire hazards.
Keep a fire extinguisher handy.
CAUTION!
Clean thoroughly around the filter
connections before removing them.
Note:
When installing fuel filter cover, take
care to reinstall foam rubber seal in
front of cover correctly to prevent
flooding of filter with rain splash water.
Fuel tank and fuel lines,
inspecting
Inspect the fuel tank, fuel lines, and
fuel system for damage or leaks.
Check for fuel leaks in the engine
compartment or fuel odors in the
passenger compartment. Check for
faulty flexible fuel lines by bending
them. If any leaks are present, fuel
should be expelled. Check for any
evaporative emissions hoses that may
have become disconnected, checking
carefully at the charcoal canister and
evaporative emissions purge system.
WARNING!
When checking for fuel leaks, the
engine must be cold. A hot exhaust
manifold or exhaust system could
cause the fuel to ignite or explode
causing serious personal injury.
Ventilate the work area and clean up
spilled fuel immediately.
Note:
See 130 Fuel Injection
Fuel Tank and Fuel Pump
component locations and additional
information.
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