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13 53 334 Removing and installing/replacing pressure line (N54, N53): Notes

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Special tools required: 

WARNING: Observe warning on cylinder head cover.
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.
IMPORTANT: Wear full face guard and protective gloves.
Fuel can emerge spontaneously at high velocity 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 before removing pipes or individual components.
  • Use only fluff-free cloths.
  • Seal all fuel system openings with protective caps or plugs.
  • High-pressure lines may be rescrewed a maximum of 10 times.
IMPORTANT: Ignition coils must not be fouled by 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: 

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 nuts (1 and 2).

Unscrew bolt (3).

Disconnect high-pressure line (4).

Seal connections of high-pressure line (4) with matching plugs from special tool kit 32 1 270. 

Fig 1: Identifying High-Pressure Line With Screw
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Seal fuel line connection of high-pressure pump (1) and high-pressure rail with matching plugs from special tool kit 32 1 270. 

Fig 2: Identifying High-Pressure Pump And Special Tool Kit (32 1 270)
G05501967Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.