fuel filter MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 2006 User Guide

The CAB continually monitors the ESP circuits
and sensors to decide whether the system is in good
operating condition. The CAB then sends the proper
lamp-on or lamp-off messages to the instrument clus-
ter. If the CAB sends a lamp-on message after the
bulb test, it indicates that the CAB has detected a
system malfunction and/or that the ESP system has
become inoperative. The CAB will store a Diagnostic
Trouble Code (DTC) for any malfunction it detects.
For proper diagnosis of the ESP system, the CAB,
the CAN data bus, the electronic message inputs to
the instrument cluster, or the instrument cluster cir-
cuitry that controls the ESP indicator, a diagnostic
scan tool is required. Refer to the appropriate diag-
nostic information.
FUEL FILTER CLOGGED INDI-
CATOR
DESCRIPTION
A fuel filter clogged indicator is standard equip-
ment on all instrument clusters. The fuel filter
clogged indicator is located near the left edge of the
instrument cluster, next to the tachometer. The fuel
filter clogged indicator consists of the International
Control and Display Symbol icon for ªFuel Filterº
imprinted within a rectangular cutout in the opaque
layer of the instrument cluster overlay. The dark
outer layer of the overlay prevents the indicator from
being clearly visible when it is not illuminated. An
amber Light Emitting Diode (LED) behind the cutout
in the opaque layer of the overlay causes the icon to
appear silhouetted against an amber field through
the translucent outer layer of the overlay when the
indicator is illuminated from behind by the LED,
which is soldered onto the instrument cluster elec-
tronic circuit board. The fuel filter clogged indicator
is serviced as a unit with the instrument cluster.
OPERATION
The fuel filter clogged indicator gives an indication
to the vehicle operator when the pressure in the fuel
system is low, which could indicate that the fuel filter
is clogged. This indicator is controlled by a transistor
on the instrument cluster circuit board based upon
cluster programming and electronic messages
received by the cluster from the Engine Control Mod-
ule (ECM) over the Controller Area Network (CAN)
data bus. The fuel filter clogged indicator Light Emit-
ting Diode (LED) is completely controlled by the
instrument cluster logic circuit, and that logic will
only allow this indicator to operate when the instru-
ment cluster detects that the ignition switch is in the
On position. Therefore, the LED will always be off
when the ignition switch is in any position except
On. The LED only illuminates when it is provided apath to ground by the instrument cluster transistor.
The instrument cluster will turn on the fuel filter
clogged indicator for the following reasons:
²Bulb Test- Each time the ignition switch is
turned to the On position the fuel filter clogged indi-
cator is illuminated by the cluster for about two sec-
onds as a bulb test.
²Fuel Filter Clogged Lamp-On Message-
Each time the cluster receives a lamp-on message
from the ECM, the fuel filter clogged indicator will
be illuminated. The indicator remains illuminated
until the cluster receives a lamp-off message from
the ECM, or until the ignition switch is turned to the
Off position, whichever occurs first.
The ECM continually monitors the low fuel pres-
sure sensor located at the inlet of the high pressure
fuel pump to decide whether the fuel system is in
good operating condition. The ECM then sends the
proper lamp-on or lamp-off messages to the instru-
ment cluster. If the ECM sends a lamp-on message
after the bulb test, it indicates that the ECM has
detected a low pressure condition in the fuel system,
which could result from a clogged fuel filter or from
any other restrictions in the fuel delivery system.
The ECM will store a Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC)
for any malfunction it detects. For proper diagnosis
of the low fuel pressure sensor, the ECM, the CAN
data bus, the electronic message inputs to the instru-
ment cluster, or the instrument cluster circuitry that
controls the fuel filter clogged indicator, a diagnostic
scan tool is required. Refer to the appropriate diag-
nostic information.
FUEL GAUGE
DESCRIPTION
A fuel gauge is standard equipment on all instru-
ment clusters. The fuel gauge is located in the lower
right corner of the instrument cluster, to the right of
the speedometer. The fuel gauge consists of a mov-
able gauge needle or pointer controlled by the instru-
ment cluster circuitry and a fixed 45 degree scale on
the cluster overlay that reads left-to-right from ªFº
(or Full) to ªEº (or Empty). An International Control
and Display Symbol icon for ªFuelº is located on the
cluster overlay, directly to the left of the low end of
the scale.
The fuel gauge graphics are white against a black
field, making them clearly visible within the instru-
ment cluster in daylight. When illuminated from
behind by the panel lamps dimmer controlled cluster
illumination lighting with the exterior lamps turned
On, the white graphics appear amber. The orange
gauge needle is internally illuminated. Gauge illumi-
nation is provided by Light Emitting Diode (LED)
units soldered onto the instrument cluster electronic
VAINSTRUMENT CLUSTER 8J - 17

detected in the fuel filter. This indicator is controlled
by a transistor on the instrument cluster circuit
board based upon the cluster programming and elec-
tronic messages received by the cluster from the
Engine Control Module (ECM) over the Controller
Area Network (CAN) data bus. The water-in-fuel
indicator Light Emitting Diode (LED) is completely
controlled by the instrument cluster logic circuit, and
that logic will only allow this indicator to operate
when the instrument cluster detects that the ignition
switch is in the On position. Therefore, the LED will
always be off when the ignition switch is in any posi-
tion except On. The LED only illuminates when it is
provided a path to ground by the instrument cluster
transistor. The instrument cluster will turn on the
water-in-fuel indicator for the following reasons:
²Bulb Test- Each time the ignition switch is
turned to the On position the water-in-fuel indicator
is illuminated for about seven seconds as a bulb test.
²Water-In-Fuel Lamp-On Message- Each time
the cluster receives a water-in-fuel lamp-on message
from the ECM indicating that there is excessive
water in the fuel filter with the engine running, the
water-in-fuel indicator will be illuminated. The indi-
cator remains illuminated until the cluster receives a
water-in-fuel lamp-off message, or until the ignition
switch is turned to the Off position, whichever occurs
first.
The ECM continually monitors the water-in-fuel
sensor to determine whether there is excessive water
in the fuel filter. The ECM then sends the proper
water-in-fuel lamp-on and lamp-off messages to the
instrument cluster. If the water-in-fuel indicator
remains illuminated with the engine running, excess
water should be drained from the fuel filter. If the
indicator remains illuminated with the engine run-
ning after the water has been drained from the fuel
filter, it may indicate that a malfunction has
occurred in the water-in-fuel sensor or circuits. The
ECM will store a Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) for
any malfunction it detects. For proper diagnosis of
the water-in-fuel sensor and circuits, the ECM, the
CAN data bus, or the electronic message inputs to
the instrument cluster that control the water-in-fuel
indicator, a diagnostic scan tool is required. Refer to
the appropriate diagnostic information.
8J - 30 INSTRUMENT CLUSTERVA

The airbag used in this model is a Next Genera-
tion-type that complies with revised federal airbag
standards to deploy with less force than those used
in some prior models. A radial deploying fabric cush-
ion with internal tethers is used. The airbag inflator
is a solid fuel, pyrotechnic-type unit with four studs
and is secured by four hex nuts to four studs on the
airbag cushion retainer ring to the back of the
stamped metal airbag housing. A keyed connector
receptacle on the driver airbag inflator connects the
inflator initiator to the vehicle electrical system
through a yellow-jacketed, two-wire pigtail harness of
the clockspring.
The driver airbag and trim cover unit cannot be
repaired, and must be replaced if deployed, faulty, or
in any way damaged.
OPERATION
The driver airbag is deployed by electrical signals
generated by the Airbag Control Module (ACM)
through the driver airbag squib circuit to the initia-
tor in the airbag inflator (Fig. 20). When the ACM
sends the proper electrical signal to the initiator the
electrical energy generates enough heat to initiate a
small pyrotechnic charge which, in turn, ignites
chemical pellets within the inflator. Once ignited,
these chemical pellets burn rapidly and produce a
large quantity of inert gas. The inflator is sealed to
the back of the airbag housing and a diffuser in the
inflator directs all of the inert gas into the airbag
cushion, causing the cushion to inflate. As the cush-
ion inflates, the driver airbag trim cover will split at
predetermined breakout lines, then fold back out of
the way. Following an airbag deployment, the airbag
cushion quickly deflates by venting the inert gas
towards the instrument panel through filtered vents
within the fabric used to construct the back (steering
wheel side) panel of the airbag cushion.
Some of the chemicals used to create the inert gas
may be considered hazardous while in their solid
state before they are burned, but they are securely
Fig. 19 Driver Airbag Housing
1 - HOUSING
2 - INFLATOR
3 - CONNECTOR RECEPTACLE
4 - TRIM COVER
Fig. 20 Driver Airbag Operation
1 - TRIM COVER
2 - INFLATOR
3 - INITIATOR
4 - CUSHION (FOLDED)
5 - STEERING WHEEL
VARESTRAINTS 8O - 17

(6) Remove the turbocharger heat shield (Fig. 3).
(7) Remove the engine cover (Fig. 3).
(8) Remove the air cleaner and hose at the turbo-
charger and air cleaner assembly.
(9) Disconnect the transmission lines at the radia-
tor.
(10) Disconnect the upper and lower radiator
hoses.
(11) Disconnect the A/C lines at the condenser.
(12) Disconnect the condenser fan harness connec-
tor.
(13) Disconnect the power steering cooler lines at
the cooler.
(14) Disconnect the charge air cooler hose at the
intake manifold (Fig. 3).
(15) Remove charge air hose fasteners at the radi-
ator closure panel.
(16) Remove the fasteners retaining the radiator to
the front crossmember.(17) Remove the change air cooler, A/C conderser
and fan as an assembly.
(18) Disconnect the charge air hose at the intake
manifold (Fig. 3).
(19) Remove the radiator assembly.
(20) Disconnect the high pressure and return
hoses at the power steering pump.
(21) Disconnect the fuel lines at the fuel filter.
(22) Disconnect the refrigerant line at the A/C
compressor.
(23) Disconnect the vacuum line for the brake
booster at the vacuum pump (Fig. 3).
(24) Disconnect the coolant hose of heating return
flow at the water pump.
(25) Disconnect the coolant hose of the heater sup-
ply at the coolant pipe at the side of the cylinder
head.
Fig. 3 ENGINE COVER
1 - ENGINE COVER 6 - HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP
2 - FUEL RAIL 7 - VACUUM PUMP
3 - INTAKE MANIFOLD 8 - OIL LEVEL INDICATOR
4 - EGR VALVE 9 - HEAT SHIELD
5 - AIR INLET TUBE 10 - TRANSMISSION OIL LEVEL INDICATOR
9 - 6 ENGINEVA

(30) Disconnect the engine valley drain hose fas-
tener from the transmission (Fig. 5).
(31) Remove the steering gear mounting bolts.
(32) Disconnect the transmission cooler lines at
transmission and oil pan.
(33) Remove the torque converter access plate.
(34) Remove the torque converter bolts.
(35) Remove the crank position sensor.
(36) Remove the transmission housing to engine
mounting bolts.
(37) Remove the starter mounting bolts (Fig. 5).
(38) Support the transmission with a transmission
jack.
(39) Place a wood block between the transmission
housing and the front frame cross over.
(40) Remove the transmission jack.
(41) Remove the exhaust bracket (right side).
(42) Remove the engine ground strap (left side).
(43) Lower the vehicle.
(44) Remove the heater housing filter and lower
housing.(45) Connect the engine lifting fixture #9308 to the
engine lifting eyes.
(46) Remove the engine mount bolts.
(47) Remove the transmission oil level indicator
tube mounting bolt.
Fig. 5 2.7L CDI ENGINE
1 - INTAKE MANIFOLD 5 - FUEL FILTER
2 - ENGINE VALLEY DRAIN HOSE 6 - AIR CONDITIONING COMPRESSOR
3 - STARTER 7 - POWER STEERING PUMP
4 - ENGINE OIL LEVEL SENSOR 8 - EGR VALVE
9 - 8 ENGINEVA

(11) Install the torque converter access plate. Refer
to (Refer to 21 - TRANSMISSION/TRANSAXLE/AU-
TOMATIC - NAG1 - INSTALLATION) for correct
sequence and torque specification.
(12) Install the transmission cooler lines to trans-
mission. (Refer to 21 - TRANSMISSION/TRANS-
AXLE/AUTOMATIC - NAG1 - INSTALLATION) for
correct sequence and torque specification.
(13) Connect the engine valley drain hose to the
transmission (Fig. 5).
(14) Install transmission electrical connector and
shifter hardware. Refer to (Refer to 21 - TRANSMIS-
SION/TRANSAXLE/AUTOMATIC - NAG1 - INSTAL-
LATION) for correct sequence and torque
specification.
(15) Install the steering gear and tighten in two
stages. 25 N´m (18.5 lbs. ft.), then 45 N´m (33 lbs. ft.)
plus 90É.
(16) Install the starter.
(17) Connect the ground strap (left side).
(18) Align and install the exhaust and bracket
(Refer to 11 - EXHAUST SYSTEM/EXHAUST PIPE -
INSTALLATION).
(19) Lower the vehicle.
(20) Install the lower heater housing and filter.
(21) Install the air inlet hose, CCV breather and
CCV heater at the turbocharger (Fig. 4).
(22) Connect the coolant supply and return hoses.
(23) Connect the brake booster vacuum hose at the
vacuum pump.(24) Connect the fuel lines at the filter assembly
(Fig. 9).
(25) Connect the power steering hoses.
(26) Install the radiator/charge air cooler and
hose(s) assemblies (Refer to 7 - COOLING/ENGINE/
RADIATOR - INSTALLATION).
(27) Install A/C condenser and fan assemblies Con-
nect the fan harness connector.
(28) Connect the refrigerant lines.
(29) Install a air conditioning receiver/drier (Refer
to 24 - HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING/PLUMB-
ING/RECEIVER / DRIER - INSTALLATION).
(30) Connect the upper and lower radiator hoses.
(31) Connect the transmission lines at the radia-
tor.
(32) Install air cleaner housing and connect the air
inlet duct and air flow sensor.
(33) Connect the charge air cooler hose at intake
manifold. (Refer to 9 - ENGINE/AIR INTAKE SYS-
TEM/AIR CLEANER HOUSING - INSTALLATION).
(34) Route the engine wiring harness inside the
vehicle and connect.
(35) Install the turbocharger heat shield.
(36) Install the front grille and fascia assembly.
(37) Connect the negative battery cable.
(38) Check and fill engine oil (Refer to LUBRICA-
TION & MAINTENANCE/FLUID TYPES - SPECIFI-
CATIONS).
Fig. 8 CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR
1 - ENGINE BLOCK
2 - WIRING HARNESS CONNECTOR
3 - CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR
4 - STARTER SOLENOID
Fig. 9 FUEL FILTER
1 - FUEL SUPPLY FROM TANK
2 - FUEL SUPPLY TO HIGH PRESSURE PUMP
3 - POWER STEERING RESERVOIR
4 - FUEL FILTER
5 - OIL FILTER
6 - WATER IN FUEL SENSOR
9 - 10 ENGINEVA

DESCRIPTION N´m Ft. Lbs. In. Lbs.
Oil Filter
Screw Cap to Oil Filter 25 18.5 -
Oil Cooling System
Bolt-Oil-Water Heat Ex-
changer to Timing Cover
Case15 - 133
Oil Level Pressure
Bolt-Dip Stick Guide Tube
to Cylinder Head14 - 123
Bolt-Oil Level Sensor to
Oil Pan14 - 123
Coolant Pre-Heater
Coolant Pre-Heater in En-
gine Block35 26 -
Engine Cooling General
Bolt-Belt Pulley to Coolant
Pump8-35 6 - 26 -
Bolt-Coolant Pump to
Timing Case Cover 6m/
8m14/20 10 - 15 -
Bolt-Thremostat Housing
to Cylinder Head9-80
Coolant Drain Plug to
Crankcase30 22 -
Engine Suspension, Engine Mount, Engine Bracket
Bolt-Engine Bracket to
Crankcase (2 stage,
torque, torque angle)20/90É 15, 90É -
Bolt-Engine Mount to En-
gine Bracket55 40.5 -
Bolt-Front Engine Mount
to Front Axle Carrier35 26 -
Bolt-Rear Engine Cross
Member to Body40 30 -
Bolt-Rear Engine Mount
to Rear Engine Cross
Member35 26 -
Bolt/Nut- Rear Engine
Mount to Transmission40 26 -
Bolt-Shrowd to Engine
Bracket10 - 88.5
Nut-Front Engine Mount
to Engine Bracket65 48 -
Nut-Engine Mount to Ve-
hicle Frame35 26 -
Fuel Filter
Bolt-Clip to Fuel Filter 8 - 70
9 - 14 ENGINEVA

DESCRIPTION N´m Ft. Lbs. In. Lbs.
Bolt- Fuel Filter to Charge
Air Distribution Pipe14 - 124
Exhaust System
Bolt- Catalytic Converter
Bracket to Crankcase20 - 177
Bolt - Turbocharger Oil
Supply Line at Turbo-
charger25 18 -
Bolt - Turbocharger Oil
Return Line at Turbo-
charger10 - 89
Clamp-Connection Be-
tween Front Exhaust Pipe
and Rear Exhaust System55 41 -
Clip-Front Catalytic Con-
verter to Engine Mount20 - 177
Exhaust Manifold to Cylin-
der Head29 21 -
Nut-EGR Valve 9 - 80
Nut-Bracket to Tail Pipe 55 40.5 -
Nut-Exhaust Bracket to
Threaded Plate of Center
Exhaust Pipe20 - 177
Support-Exhaust Bracket
on Transmission20 - 177
Refrigerant Compressor
Bolt-Refrigerant Compres-
sor to Timing Case Cover20 - 177
Bolt-Refrigerant Compres-
sor to Bracket20 - 177
Bolt-Refrigerant Lines to
Refrigerant Compressor20 - 177
Timing Chain, Chain Tensioner
Bolt-Camshaft Sprocket to
Exhaust Camshaft18 - 159
Bolt-Intermediate Gear of
High Pressure Pump to
Cylinder Head40 29.5 -
Timing Chain Tensioner to
Timing Case Cover80 59 -
Camshaft
Bolt-Camshaft Bearing
Cap to Cylinder Head9-80
Bolt-Driver to Inlet Cam-
shaft50 37 -
Common Rail Diesel Injection
Bolt-Banjo Bolt of Leak
Oil Line to Rail20 - 177
VAENGINE 9 - 15

(8) Disconnect the EGR wiring harness connector
(Fig. 69).
(9) Remove the bolt retaining the engine wiring
harness to the intake manifold.
(10) Disconnect the coolant hose at the EGR valve.
NOTE: Collect and store any fluid spillage when
disconnecting components.
(11) Disconnect both fuel lines at the fuel filter
(Fig. 69).
(12) Remove the lower intake manifold support
bracket (Fig. 70).
(13) Raise and support the vehicle.
(14) Remove the rear intake manifold mounting
bolts while accessible from below.
(15) Lower the vehicle.
Fig. 69 INTAKE MANIFOLD
1 - CLIP 6 - ENGINE OIL COOLER
2 - INTAKE MANIFOLD 7 - HIGH PRESSURE FUEL RAIL
3 - EGR VALVE 8 - COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR
4 - EGR VALVE COOLANT HOSE 9 - FUEL RAIL PRESSURE SENSOR
5 - FUEL FILTER 10 - CHARGE AIR HOSE
VAENGINE 9 - 67

NOTE: Access to one of the intake manifold bolts is
through a supplied hole in the manifold.
(16) Remove the remaining intake manifold bolts,
lift the intake manifold up and out while guiding the
engine wiring harness and fuel lines through the
openings in the intake manifold, then remove the
gasket (Fig. 70).
NOTE: Install the EGR valve with new gasket onto
the new intake manifold if the intake manifold is
being replaced.
INSTALLATION
NOTE: If the intake manifold is being replaced,
install the EGR valve with new gasket.
(1) Clean both mating surfaces and install a new
intake manifold gasket with the intake manifold.
Guide the engine wiring harness and fuel lines
through the intake manifold openings. Tighten man-
ifold bolts to 16 N´m (142 lbs. in.) in a cross direc-
tional pattern beginning with the middle bolts and
tightening outward to the ends.
(2) Raise and support the vehicle.
(3) Install the rear intake manifold bolts and
tighten to 16 N´m (142 lbs. in.) (Fig. 70).
(4) Install the lower intake manifold support
bracket. Tighten bolts to 20 N´m (177 lbs. in.) (Fig.
70).
(5) Lower the vehicle.(6) Connect both fuel lines to fuel filter assembly
(Refer to 14 - FUEL SYSTEM/FUEL DELIVERY/
FUEL FILTER - INSTALLATION).
(7) Connect the coolant hose at the EGR valve
(Fig. 69).
(8) Secure the engine wiring harness and cable
duct to the intake manifold. tighten fastener to 9N´m
(80 in. lbs.).
(9) Connect the EGR wiring harness connector
(Fig. 69).
(10) Connect the fuel pressure sensor electrical
connector
(11) Install the fuel rail (Refer to 14 - FUEL SYS-
TEM/FUEL DELIVERY/FUEL RAIL - INSTALLA-
TION).
NOTE: The high pressure fuel lines must be counter
held when tightening to prevent damage.
(12) Install the high pressure fuel lines (Refer to
14 - FUEL SYSTEM/FUEL DELIVERY/FUEL LINES
- INSTALLATION).
(13) Connect the charge air hose to the intake
manifold (Fig. 69).
(14) Install the engine cover (Refer to 9 - ENGINE
- INSTALLATION).
(15) Fill the cooling system.
(16) Connect the negative battery cable.
(17) Start the engine, run until warm, turn engine
off and inspect for leaks. Care must be taken to
observe the fuel system warning. (Refer to 14 - FUEL
SYSTEM - WARNING).
EXHAUST MANIFOLD
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect the negative battery cable.
(2) Remove the exhaust heat shield.
(3) Raise and support the vehicle.
(4) Remove the turbocharger support bracket.
(5) Loosen the exhaust pipe to engine bracket fas-
teners at the rear of the engine block.
(6) Remove the exhaust hanger fasteners at the
muffler.
(7) Disconnect the front exhaust pipe to turbo-
charger fastener (Fig. 71).
Fig. 70 INTAKE MANIFOLD
1 - INTAKE BOLT ACCESS HOLE
2 - INTAKE MANIFOLD
3 - SUPPORT BRACKET
9 - 68 ENGINEVA