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13 53 310 Removing and installing/replacing injector (N20 hybrid drive)

Special tools required: 

WARNING: High-voltage system - danger to life 
Compliance with the following points is mandatory before beginning work:
WARNING: Observe warning on cylinder head cover.
Disconnect NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL (risk of fire due to short circuit on removal).
Electric fuel pump starts up automatically when door is opened!
Carry out installation work on fuel system only with coolant temperature below 40°C.
WARNING: Wear full face guard and protective gloves.
Fuel can emerge spontaneously at high velocity from the fuel injectors!
To reduce the fuel pressure, place rag over fuel injector and carefully tap against the fuel injector with a spanner.
There is a risk of injury if the fuel pressure is not reduced!

Attention! 

Wear safety goggles.

Oil and dirt particles may get into your eyes!

Before removing the injectors, clean or vacuum off injector shafts.

Attention! 

Injectors may be pulled out with a maximum tensile force of 2000 N  and twisted only to 6 Nm  (torsion movement). If these values are exceeded, the injectors must be replaced! 

Attention! 

When assembling, it is essential to adhere to screwing sequences and tightening torques!

Failure to comply with this requirement may result in leaks!

Attention! 

Adhere to conditions of absolute cleanliness when carrying out repair work on the high-pressure fuel system!

Introduced contaminants can cause malfunctions in the system!

Attention! 

Carry out engine cleaning/washing only with ignition coil cover fitted.

No water may penetrate into injector slots and corrosion between injectors and cylinder head must be prevented.

NOTE:
  • Ignition coils must not become coated with fuel!

    The resistance of the silicone material is reduced significantly by contact with fuel, which may cause the ignition coil to fail! 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.

After removing the ignition coils, blow on the silicone material (1) of the ignition coils using a compressed air gun (2) in order to remove oil or fuel residues from the ignition coils, if necessary.

Fig 1: Blowing Out Spark Plug Shafts Using Compressed Air Gun
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Before installing the ignition coils, blow out the spark plug shafts (2) using a compressed air gun (1).

Fig 2: Blowing Out Spark Plug Shafts Using Compressed Air Gun
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Necessary preliminary tasks: 

Injector removal: 

Unlock and disconnect plugs (1).

Unlock and release clamp (2).

Thread out wiring harness (3) and place to side.

Fig 3: Identifying Injector Wiring Harness, Connector And Clamp
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Unlock connector (1) and pull off.

Unscrew nuts (2).

Release screws (3) a few threads until rail (4) is loose.

Fig 4: Identifying Rail, Screws, Connector And Nuts
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Turn rail (1) counterclockwise until injectors can be removed.

Fig 5: Turning Rail Counterclockwise
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Unlock and disconnect the connectors (2) from the injectors with a small slotted screwdriver (1).

Unlock the lock in the direction of the arrow with a small slotted screwdriver (1). Disconnect the connector (2) on the connector housing from the injector.

Fig 6: Disconnecting Connectors From Injectors With Small Slotted Screwdriver
G11087051Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
NOTE: The following description applies to all injectors for cylinders 1-4.

Unlock and release connectors (1) from injectors.

Slacken nut (2).

Thread out ground cable (3) and place to side.

Fig 7: Identifying Injector Connectors, Nut And Ground Cable
G11104051Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Attention! 

First, release screw (2). The, release screw (1).

Otherwise, the hold-down device may tilt.

Remove holding-down element (3).

Pull injectors upward out of cylinder head and remove.

Fig 8: Identifying Hold-Down Device And Screws
G11103932Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
NOTE: If several injectors are removed, it must be ensured that each injector is installed in its original installation location  (cylinder) again.
Mark injectors.

Procedure in event of stuck injector: 

Use special tool 13 0 320 to remove injectors that are stuck.

Lightly oil pull-out thread (1) and unscrew completely (see illustration) before using the special tool.

Attention! 

Pull-out thread (1) is a left-hand thread!

Fig 9: Identifying Pull-Out Thread
G11104053Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Position special tool 13 0 320 on injector shaft. Join screws (1) to injector slot by a few threads. Screw in pull-out thread (2) until it is possible to screw the threaded sleeves (3) onto the injectors. Screw threaded sleeves (3) onto injectors and tighten down.

Tighten down screws (1).

Tightening torque 13 53 8AZ .

Fig 10: Identifying Injector Pull-Out Thread, Screws And Threaded Sleeves
G11104054Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Attention! 

Set torque wrench (1) to 5 Nm  clockwise rotation. Together with special tool 13 0 320 this corresponds to a tensile force of max. 2000 N. The injector must be replaced  if the torque wrench is activated when the injector is pulled out!

Position the torque wrench (1) and special tool 00 9 170 onto the hexagon head (2) of special tool 13 0 320 .

Fig 11: Turning Special Tool (13 0 320) Hexagon Head Using Torque Wrench
G11104055Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Turn torque wrench (1) in clockwise direction until the injector is pulled out.

After removing the injector (2), seal the injector tip and fuel line connection with protective caps (1).

Fig 12: Identifying Injector And Protective Caps
G11104056Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Installing injector: 

When reusing a running injector: 

When installing a new injector: 

Failure to comply with this requirement may result in line breaks and fuel discharge! 

Fig 13: Identifying Injector Decoupling Element And Teflon Ring
G11104057Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Replace Teflon ring: 

Before the injectors are installed, the Teflon rings (1) at the injectors must be replaced.

Part:  Teflon rings.

Before replacing the Teflon ring (1), make sure your hands and the support areas are clean and free of oil.

Avoid mechanical contact with injector tip (2).

Fig 14: Identifying Injector Tip And Teflon Ring
G11104058Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Remove Teflon ring (2) from injector (1) using special tool (3) 13 0 191 from special tool set 13 0 190 .

Use a fluff-free cloth only to remove combustion residues from cylindrical part of injector tip (do not use ultrasound or other tools/agents).

Do not clean injector tip.

Fig 15: Removing Teflon Ring Using Special Tool (13 0 191)
G11104059Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Push new Teflon ring (1) onto installation cone (2) 13 0 283 from the set of special tools 13 0 280 .

Fig 16: Pushing New Teflon Ring Onto Installation Cone
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Fit Teflon ring (1) on injector tip (3) with installation cone (2) 13 0 283 from set of special tools 13 0 280 .

NOTE:
  • Do not use fingernails to slide Teflon ring on.
  • Do not use any lubricating agents.
  • The sealing ring is expanded when slid on.
Fig 17: Identifying Injector Tip, Teflon Ring And Installation Cone (13 0 283)
G11104061Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Use special tool (1) 13 0 281 from set of special tools 13 0 280 to slide Teflon ring into groove (3) on injector.

Fig 18: Sliding Teflon Ring Into Injector Groove Using Special Tool (13 0 281)
G11104062Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

To bring the widened Teflon ring to the installation dimension, special tool (1) 13 0 282 from set of special tools 13 0 280 must be slid up to limit position on injector (2).

Do not use any lubricating agents.

Fig 19: Installing Teflon Ring Using Special Tool (13 0 280)
G11104063Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
NOTE: Pull mounting tip (1) of special tool 13 0 281 towards rear to release mounting taper (2) 13 0 283 .
Fig 20: Releasing Mounting Taper
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Attention! 

Injection quantity compensation!

An injection quantity compensation must be carried out if an injector is replaced or changed on the cylinder side.

Injection quantity compensation is carried out with the aid of a so-called adjustment value.

The adjustment value is printed in three digits on the injector body.

The adjustment value must be read off before  installation!

Fig 21: Identifying Injector Adjustment Value
G11103573Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Enter the adjustment value according to the installation location (cylinder) of the injector.

If injector quantity compensation is not carried out, the engine may run roughly or fail to start.

Description of injector quantity compensation at end of instructions.

Insert injectors in injector bores.

Fit special tool (1) 13 0 320 on injector slot. Join screws (2) to injector slot by a few threads. Screw in pull-out thread (4) until it is possible to screw the threaded sleeves (3) onto the injectors. Screw threaded sleeves (3) onto injectors and tighten down.

Tighten down screws (2).

Tightening torque 13 53 8AZ .

Fig 22: Identifying Injector Pull-Out Thread, Screws And Threaded Sleeves
G11104054Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Attention! 

Set torque wrench (1) to 2 Nm  counter-clockwise rotation.

Fit torque wrench (1) and special tool (2) 00 9 170 on hexagon head (3) of special tool 13 0 320 .

Turn torque wrench (1) in counterclockwise direction until 2 Nm are reached.

Fig 23: Turning Torque Wrench Counterclockwise
G11104067Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Installation note: 

Install hold-down device (1) with curvatures (black arrows) downward.

Fig 24: Installing Injector Hold-Down Device
G11104068Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Fit hold-down device (3) on injectors.

Attention! 

Only hand-tighten screw (1). Screw the screw (2) in by only a few threads.

Otherwise, the hold-down device may tilt.

Fig 25: Identifying Hold-Down Device Screws
G11104069Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Install (4) rail, manually tightening nuts (3) and bolts (2) only.

NOTE:
  • Rail must still be displaceable on cylinder head.
  • Nuts (2) must be able to be screwed on easily by hand.
Fig 26: Identifying Rail, Screws, Connector And Nuts
G11103930Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Firstly tighten screw (1).

Tightening torque 13 53 5AZ .

Then tighten down screw (2).

Tightening torque 13 53 5AZ .

Fig 27: Identifying Screws
G11103934Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

First tighten screws (3).

Tightening torque 13 53 4AZ .

Then tighten nuts (2) on the injectors.

Tightening torque 13 53 6AZ .

Connect and lock the connectors (1) to the rail pressure sensor.

Fig 28: Identifying Rail, Screws, Connector And Nuts
G11103930Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Thread in and install ground cable (1), and tighten nut (2).

Tightening torque 12 52 2AZ .

Fig 29: Identifying Ground Cable And Nut
G11103936Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Connect all connectors (1) to the injectors. Check all connectors again for correct fit and make sure that all connectors have noticeably engaged.

Fig 30: Identifying Connectors On Injectors
G11087075Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Feed in and install wiring harness (3).

Attach and lock connector (1).

Connector (1) must engage audibly.

Connect clamp (2) and lock.

Fig 31: Identifying Injector Wiring Harness, Connector And Clamp
G11103929Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Perform an injection quantity compensation: 

The adjustment value is printed in three digits on the injector body.

CAUTION: If no adjustment value is visible in clear writing on the injector, then enter a dummy value  of 2.15  . If an adjustment value is printed on the injector, then use this adjustment value.
Fig 32: Identifying Injector Adjustment Value
G11103573Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Required follow-up work: 

Check fuel system for leak tightness.