Warning! Comply with safety precautions when handling or working with fuel; note that the fuel lines are pressurised.
Remove left cover.
Remove clips (2) and fastener (1) and pull the oil tank out of the holder.
Remove the BMS control unit from the holder.
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 # 133010.
Slacken the hose clamps.
Warning! Fuel escapes from the filter when the lines are disconnected.
Disconnect fuel lines (3, 5, 7) from the filter.
Remove clamp (4) from the fuel filter.
Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure: pay particular attention to the following.
Caution! Note the installed positions of fuel feed line (7) and fuel return line (3).
Close hose clamps with pliers, BMW # 131500.
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