Fuel accumulator - removal and refitting

Fuel and exhaust systems - K-Jetronic fuel injection - 8 valve engines / Fuel accumulator - removal and refitting

Removal
1 The fuel accumulator is mounted on the outboard side of the fuel pump reservoir on the underside of the vehicle at the rear, just forward of the fuel tank (see illustration).

21.1 Fuel accumulator unit location

2 Disconnect the battery earth lead.

3 Raise the vehicle at the rear and support it on axle stands (see “Jacking and vehicle support”).

4 Disconnect the fuel pipes from their connections at the front end of the regulator.

5 Undo the clamp bolt and withdraw the accumulator.

Refitting
6 Refit in the reverse order to removal. Check that the fuel line connections are clean before refitting. On completion, check for fuel leaks with the engine running.