13 53 332 Removing and installing/replacing feed line

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Special tools required:

WARNING: Disconnect BATTERY NEGATIVE TERMINAL (risk of fire due to short-circuiting on removal).
Electric fuel pump starts up automatically each time door is opened!
Carry out installation work on fuel system only with coolant temperature below 40 °C.

Wear protective goggles.

IMPORTANT: Adhere to conditions of absolute cleanliness when working on the high-pressure fuel system.
Introduced contaminants can cause malfunctions in the system!

Do not allow any dirt particles or foreign bodies to get into the system.
Remove all traces of dirt before removing pipes or individual components.
Use only fluff-free cloths.
Seal all fuel system openings with protective caps or plugs.

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove INTAKE AIR MANIFOLD

Recycling:

Fuel escapes when fuel lines are detached.

Catch and dispose of escaping fuel in a suitable container.

Observe country-specific waste-disposal regulations.

N53 only:

Lay exhaust gas recirculation (1) upwards to one side. Do not remove.

Fig 1: Identifying Exhaust Gas Recirculation

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Unlock plug (1) and remove.

Unlock and detach fuel line (2).

Catch and dispose of escaping fuel.

Fig 2: Identifying Plug And Fuel Line

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Seal fuel lines with special tools 13 5 281 and 13 5 282 .

Fig 3: Identifying Special Tools 13 5 281 And 13 5 282

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Slacken nut (1).

Release screw (2).

Remove feed line (3).

Fig 4: Identifying Nut, Screw And Feed Line

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Close off feed line and high-pressure pump with a matching plug from special tool kit 32 1 270 .

Fig 5: Identifying Special Tool Kit 32 1 270

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Installation:

Feed lines with soldered holder must be replaced by new version with elastomer clamp holder. Observe installation position of fuel low-pressure sensor. Lines for solenoid switches are laid behind fuel line.

Install feed line (3).

In so doing, tighten screw connection hand-tight only

IMPORTANT: Follow sequence of screw connections:

Tighten down nut (1) with special tool 13 5 020 . Tightening torque 13 53 6AZ .
Tighten screw (2). Replace aluminium screw - use only screws with yellow locking paint.

Tightening torque 13 53 9AZ .

Fig 6: Identifying Nut, Screw And Feed Line

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Assemble engine.

Check fuel system for leaks.

Check function of DME.