13 53 332 Removing and installing/replacing feed line (S63)

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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 when door is opened!
Carry out installation work on fuel system only with coolant temperature below 40 °C.

Wear safety goggles.

Wear protective gloves.

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.

IMPORTANT: Ignition coils must not be coated with fuel.
The resistance of the silicone material is reduced significantly by contact with fuel, which may cause the ignition coil to fail!
Cover ignition coil with suitable means.

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove acoustic cover.
Remove INTAKE FILTER HOUSING .

Recycling

Fuel escapes when fuel lines are detached.

Catch and dispose of escaping fuel in a suitable container.

Observe country-specific waste-disposal regulations.

Release clamps (1) and (2).

Replace clamps.

Pull off wastegate lines (3) from air duct.

Fig 1: Identifying Air Duct Wastegate Lines And Clamps

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Release coolant lines from the clamps (1).

Unclip positive battery cable (2) from holder.

Fig 2: Identifying Coolant Lines Clamps And Positive Battery Cable

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Release clamps (1).

Replace clamps.

Release screw (2).

Tightening torque 13 71 13AZ .

Release screws (3) from charge air cooler holder.

Tightening torque 13 71 6AZ .

Unlock plug (4) and remove.

Remove air duct (5).

Fig 3: Identifying Charge Air Cooler Holder Screws, Air Duct And Plug Connection

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Unscrew screws (1).

Tightening torque 13 71 1AZ .

Pull off air ducts (2) from the exhaust turbocharger and place to one side.

Check gaskets for damage. Renew damaged gaskets.

Fig 4: Identifying Exhaust Turbocharger Air Ducts And Mounting Screws

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Unlock and disconnect fuel feed line (1).

Seal fuel lines with special tools 13 5 160 and 13 5 162 .

Unlock and disconnect plug (2) on fuel low-pressure sensor.

Release fuel feed line (3) on high-pressure pump.

Tightening torque 13 53 4AZ .

Release screws (4).

Tightening torque 13 53 6AZ .

Fig 5: Identifying Fuel Feed Line, Fuel Low Pressure Sensor Plug And High Pressure Pump Fuel Feed Line

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Catch and dispose of escaping fuel.

Seal fuel lines with special tools (1) 13 5 160 and (2) 13 5 162 .

Fig 6: Sealing Fuel Lines Using Special Tools

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Release fuel feed line (1) on high-pressure pump.

Tightening torque 13 53 4AZ .

Catch and dispose of escaping fuel.

Fig 7: Identifying High Pressure Pump Fuel Feed Line

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Release screws (1) on retaining clips.

Tightening torque 13 53 7AZ .

Feed out and remove fuel feed line (2).

Fig 8: Identifying Fuel Feed Line And Retaining Clip Screws

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Installation:

Observe tightening sequence

1. Fit fuel feed line.
In so doing, tighten screw connections hand-tight only !
2. Tighten down fuel feed line (1) on high-pressure pumps to torque (2) and with crowfoot wrench (3).
Tightening torque 13 53 4AZ .

Fig 9: Tightening Down Fuel Feed Line On High-Pressure Pump Using Crowfoot Wrench
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3. Tighten down lugs on fuel low-pressure sensor.
Tightening torque 13 53 6AZ .
4. Tighten down retaining clips.
Tightening torque 13 53 7AZ .

Assemble engine.

Check fuel system for leaks.

Check function of DME.