13 51 017 Removing and installing/replacing high pressure pump (N20)

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WARNING: Observe warning on cylinder head cover.
Disconnect NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL (risk of fire due to short-circuiting on dismantling).
Electric fuel pump starts up automatically when 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 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 before removing lines or separate components.
Use only fluff-free cloths.
Seal all fuel system openings with protective caps or plugs.

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

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove ACOUSTIC COVER
Remove IGNITION COILS .
Remove and renew the PRESSURE LINE between rail and high pressure pump.
Release FEED LINE at high pressure pump, do not remove.

Recycling:

Fuel escapes when fuel lines are detached.

Catch and dispose of escaping fuel.

Observe country-specific waste disposal regulations.

Unlock connector (1) and remove.

Unfasten screws (2).

IMPORTANT: Pump plunger can fall out when high-pressure pump (3) is pulled out!

Lift out high pressure pump (3).

Engine oil can escape when pump is detached; have a cleaning cloth ready.

Installation note:

Before installing the high pressure pump, the cam of the high pressure pump drive must be turned to BDC . To do this, twist the engine if necessary in the direction of engine rotation to the central bolt of the crankshaft.

Adhere to tightening/torque sequence.

Fig 1: Identifying High Pressure Pump, Connector And Screws

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Lay depth gauge (1) flat on fuel pump flange.

Turn engine at central bolt in direction of engine rotation until the depth gauge shows that the camshaft has reached the BDC position .

Fig 2: Checking High Pressure Pump Flange Depth

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Installation note:

Replace gasket (1).

Clean contact surfaces at high pressure pump.

Fig 3: Identifying High Pressure Pump Gasket

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Install high pressure pump (3).

Replace screws (2). Screws (2) are coated with sealing compound.

Installation note:

Provisionally fasten screws (2) of the high pressure pump (3) and tighten alternately in 90° increments until final torque, piston can otherwise break due to tilting!

Tightening torque 13 51 1AZ .

Connect connector (1).

Fig 4: Identifying High Pressure Pump, Connector And Screws

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Installation note:

Refit sound insulation (1) at the high pressure pump.

Fig 5: Identifying High Pressure Pump Sound Insulation

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Assemble engine.

Check fuel system for tightness.

Check function of DME.