1353570 Replacing pressure regulator on pressure accumulator of fuel injection system (M57TU, M57T2)

Necessary preliminary tasks

Read out fault memory of DDE control unit; if necessary, work through test schedules
Switch off ignition
Remove INTAKE AIR MANIFOLD

NOTE: Cover intake ducts.

IMPORTANT: Protect alternator against escaping fuel.
Cover alternator with suitable apparatus (risk of damage).

Recycling

Catch and dispose of escaping fuel.

Observe country-specific waste-disposal regulations.

Disconnect connector (1).

NOTE: Grip at hexagon head (2) when removing pressure sensor.

Release hexagon screw connection (3) on pressure accumulator.

Fig 1: Identifying Connector, Hexagon Head And Hexagon Screw Connection

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Installation:

Secure position of pressure regulator and grip at hexagon fitting (2).

Tighten down hexagon screw connection (3).

Installation:

Tightening torque 13 53 13AZ .

Now clear the fault memory.

Installation:

Pressure regulator may only be used once.

Positioning before final tightening!