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13 53... Cleaning injector sockets (M67/M57/M57TU/M57T2/M47TU/M47T2)

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Special tools required: 

Remove injectors.

NOTE: Illustration shows M67 engine.

Seal off hole in injector socket using special tool 13 5 215 in combination with special tool 13 5 214 .

IMPORTANT: Injector sealing ring must not  remain in injector socket.
Fig 1: Identifying Injector Socket And Special Tool (13 5 215)
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Detach special tool 13 5 214 from special tool 13 5 215 .

Remove fitting rod from injector socket.

Fig 2: Identifying Special Tool (13 5 214)
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Insert brush holder and brush head of special tool 13 5 210 in the guide sleeve.

Fig 3: Identifying Special Tool (13 5 210)
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Insert special tool 13 5 210 in the injector socket and push fully home.

Fig 4: Inserting Special Tool 13 5 210 In Injector Socket
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Fit socket on special tool 13 5 210 and turn with a slight amount of pressure.

Fig 5: Fitting Socket On Special Tool (13 5 210)
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Clean sides of injector socket by pushing special tool 13 5 210 in and out.

Fig 6: Identifying Injector Socket
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WARNING: Always wear safety goggles as there is an risk of eye injury.

Blow out injector socket with compressed air while covering the hole with a cloth to catch dirt particles.

Check whether the sealing face is clean.

If necessary, repeat cleaning procedure.

After cleaning, remove special tool 13 5 215 and special tool 13 5 214 from the injector socket.