13 53 594 Replacing fuel low-pressure sensor (N63, S63)

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NOTE: On vehicles until 31/09/2011, the fuel low-pressure sensor can only be exchanged with the fuel delivery line.

Remove fuel delivery line . See 13 53 332 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING FEED LINE (N63) .

WARNING: Clamp off 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.

Wear safety goggles.

IMPORTANT: Adhere to conditions of absolute cleanliness during repair work on the high-pressure fuel system.
Introduced dirt contamination 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!
Cover ignition coil with suitable means.

Necessary preliminary tasks:

N63 Only:
Remove left air intake hose. See 13 REMOVING INTAKE DUCT (N63) .

Recycling:

Catch and dispose of escaping fuel in a suitable collecting vessel.

Observe country-specific waste disposal regulations.

Unlock connector (1) and remove.

Release fuel low-pressure sensor (2).

Tightening torque: 13 53 9AZ .

Installation note:

Replace sealing ring on fuel low-pressure sensor.

Fig 1: Identifying Fuel Low-Pressure Sensor Connector

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Assemble engine.

Check fuel system for tightness.

Check function of DME.