13 53 170 Removing and installing/replacing all pressure lines (N63)

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Special tools required:

WARNING: Electric fuel pump starts up automatically when door is opened!
Disconnect NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL (risk of fire due to short-circuiting on dismantling).
Observe warning on cylinder head cover.

WARNING: Carry out installation work on fuel system only with coolant temperature below 40 °C.
Wear full face guard and protective gloves.
Fuel can emerge spontaneously at high speed when the high pressure line is released!

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 contamination before removing lines or separate components.
Use only fluff-free cloths.
Seal all fuel system openings with protective caps or plugs 32 1 270 .
High pressure lines may be re-screwed a maximum of 10 times.

Recycling

Fuel escapes when fuel lines are detached.

Catch and dispose of escaping fuel in a suitable container.

Observe country-specific waste disposal regulations.

NOTE:

Ignition coils must not be fouled by fuel!
The durability of the silicone material is greatly reduced by contact with fuel, which can lead to failure of the ignition coil. It is therefore essential to protect the spark plug slot against ingress of fuel with a cloth!
Before installing ignition coils, clean spark plug slots with compressed air.
Make sure the spark plug slot is absolutely clean.
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Remove IGNITION COILS .
Remove charge air cooler . See 17 51 001 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING RIGHT CHARGE AIR COOLER (N63) or 17 51 001 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING LEFT CHARGE AIR COOLER (N63) on left and right.
Partially release WIRING HARNESS for the engine from the cylinder head cover on the left and right.
Partially release WIRING HARNESS for injectors from the cylinder head cover on the left and right.
Remove OIL RESERVOIR for hydraulic steering.
Remove intake pipe . See 32 41 315 REPLACING SUCTION LINE FOR POWER STEERING (FROM CONNECTING PIECE TO VANE PUMP) or 32 41 314 REPLACING SUCTION LINE FOR POWER STEERING (FROM FLUID RESERVOIR TO CONNECTING PIECE) for hydraulic steering.
REMOVE coolant expansion tank.
Remove ELECTRONICS BOX .
Remove WATER VALVE for heater/air conditioner and lay coolant hoses to one side.
Detach tank vent line from tank venting valve and point of separation.
Remove suspension cross-braces . See 51 71 345 REMOVING AND INSTALLING / REPLACING LEFT (REAR) SUSPENSION CROSS-BRACE or 51 71 346 REMOVING AND INSTALLING / REPLACING RIGHT (REAR) SUSPENSION CROSS-BRACE on left and right.
Remove SOUND INSULATION for bulkhead on left and right.
Drain off AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM .
F01, F02, F03 only:

Detach POSITIVE BATTERY CABLE from positive battery connection point, partially remove positive battery cable.

Release screw (1).

Tightening torque 64 53 3AZ .

Detach A/C line (2) and place to one side.

Replace sealing ring on A/C line.

Fig 1: Identifying A/C Line And Mounting Screw

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Slacken nut (1).

Tightening torque 12 42 7AZ .

Remove positive battery cable (2) and place to one side.

Fig 2: Identifying Battery Positive Cable And Nut

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

Catch and dispose of escaping fuel.

Fig 3: Sealing Off Fuel Lines Using Special Tools (13 5 160 And 13 5 162)

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Remove the pressure line from the injector to the rail.

NOTE: The following description applies to all pressure lines.

First disconnect the pressure line from the rail. To reduce existing fuel pressure if necessary. Fuel must not get into the spark plug slot. Then disconnect the pressure line from the injector.

Fig 4: Identifying High Pressure Fuel Lines And Union Nuts

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Release union nuts (1).

Disconnect pressure line (2).

Set down pressure lines in order.

Secure injector against twisting with spanner (2).

Release union nut (1).

IMPORTANT: If several pressure lines are removed, ensure that each pressure line is reinstalled in its original location (cylinder).
Mark pressure lines.

Fig 5: Removing Union Nut Using Spanner

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Installation note:

Only if injector has to be rotated in fitted position

Release bolt a few turns until holding-down device (3) is slackened.
Turn injector (1) in direction of arrow until union nuts (2) on pressure line can be easily screwed on by hand.
To do so, engage spanner on hexagon head of injector if necessary.

Fig 6: Turning Injector
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Tighten union nuts on pressure line hand-tight.
IMPORTANT: Do not under any circumstances pull injector out of bore hole!
If the injector is pulled out of the bore hole, the PTFE sealing ring must be replaced! Replacing PTFE sealing ring, refer to 13 53 310 Removing and installing/replacing an injector (N63) .

Adhere to tightening sequence:

First tighten down union nut on injector.
Then tighten down union nut on rail.

Tighten pressure lines with special tool 13 0 160 .

Tighten pressure line on injector with torque wrench (2) and special tool (1) 13 0 161 . In so doing, grip hexagon head of injector with spanner (3).

Tighten union nuts with special tool (1) 13 0 161 .

Fig 7: Tightening High-Pressure Fuel Line Onto Injector Using Torque Wrench And Special Tool (13 0 161)

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Tightening torque 13 53 2AZ .

For cylinders 4 and 8, tighten pressure line (1) with torque (2) and crowfoot wrench (3). In so doing, grip hexagon head of injector with spanner.

Tightening torque 13 53 2AZ .

Fig 8: Tightening Pressure Line Using Crowfoot Wrench

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Tighten down pressure line on rail with torque wrench (1) and special tools (2) 00 1 440 , (3) 13 0 162 and (4) 13 0 161 .

Tightening torque 13 53 2AZ .

Installation note:

When tightening the pressure line on the rail, ensure that the angle of rotation of special tool 13 0 161 is restricted. Reapply the special tool if necessary.

Fig 9: Tightening Pressure Line On Rail Using Torque Wrench And Special Tools (001440, 13 0 162 And 13 0 161)

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Distortion of torque possible.

Remove high pressure line from high pressure pump to rail.

Picture shows left side. Procedure on right side identical.

Release union nuts (1).

Disconnect pressure line (2).

Fig 10: Identifying High Pressure Line And Union Nuts

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Refit high pressure line from high pressure pump to rail.

Tighten down pressure line (1) hand-tight on rail and injector.

First tighten high-pressure line (1) on high-pressure pump using torque wrench (2) and special tool (3) 00 1 440 .

Tightening torque 13 53 3AZ .

Fig 11: Tightening High-Pressure Line On High-Pressure Pump Using Torque Wrench And Special Tool (00 1 440)

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Installation note:

When tightening the pressure line on the rail, ensure that the angle of rotation of special tool 13 0 140 is restricted. Reapply the special tool if necessary.

Fig 12: Identifying Angle Of Rotation For Special Tool (13 0 140)

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Tighten high-pressure line (1) on rail using torque wrench (2), long crowfoot spanner (3) and special tool (4) 13 0 140 .

Tightening torque 13 53 3AZ .

Fig 13: Tightening High-Pressure Line On Rail Using Torque Wrench, Long Crowfoot Spanner And Special Tool (13 0 140)

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Assemble engine.

Bleed fuel system with BMW diagnosis system.

Check fuel system for tightness.

Check function of DME.