Overview - High Pressure Pump

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Fig 1: Exploded View Of High Pressure Fuel Pump With Components

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Bolt
- M6: 9 Nm
- M8: 23 Nm
High Pressure Pump Bracket
Bolt
- 9 Nm
Shield
High Pressure Line Union Nut
- 28 Nm
High Pressure Pump
CAUTION:
- Always observe the rules for cleanliness when working on the injection system. Refer to CLEAN WORKING CONDITIONS AND FUEL SYSTEM WORK INSTRUCTIONS .
- The high pressure pump must be filled with fuel before starting the engine for the first time. Do not let the high pressure pump run dry .
- Removing and installing. Refer to HIGH PRESSURE PUMP, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
- The fuel system must be bled after installing the high pressure pump. Refer to FUEL SYSTEM, BLEEDING AND FIRST TIME FILLING .
Hose Clamp
- Only use standard production hose clamps. Refer to Parts Information.
Fuel Hose
- On 13.3 mm connection = supply line
- On 11.1 mm connection -= return line
- The fuel line must not be bent, damaged or plugged
Fuel Hose
- On 13.3 mm connection = supply line
- On 11.1 mm connection -= return line
- The fuel line must not be bent, damaged or plugged
Hose Clamp
- Only use standard production hose clamps. Refer to Parts Information.
High Pressure Line Union Nut
- 28 Nm
Bolt
- 23 Nm