13 53 596 Replacing high pressure fuel sensor (B48)
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WARNING:
Observe warning on cylinder head cover.
Disconnect negative battery terminal BATTERY EARTH LEAD (risk of fire due to short circuit 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.
Disconnect negative battery terminal BATTERY EARTH LEAD (risk of fire due to short circuit 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 fuel pressure sensor is released!
Fuel can emerge spontaneously at high speed when the fuel pressure sensor is released!
IMPORTANT:
Read and comply with NOTES ON PROTECTION AGAINST ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE (ESD PROTECTION)
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IMPORTANT:
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!
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 contamination before removing lines or separate components.
- Use only lint-free cloths.
- Seal all fuel system openings with protective caps or plugs.
Recycling:
Fuel escapes when fuel pressure sensor is detached.
Catch and dispose of escaping fuel in a suitable container.
Observe country-specific waste disposal regulations.
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove the ACOUSTIC COVER .
- Remove the IGNITION COIL . (1st cylinder)
Removal:
Unlock and disconnect plugs (1).
Release fuel high-pressure sensor (2) and remove.
Catch and dispose of escaping fuel.
Installation note:
Oil the thread and cone on the fuel high-pressure sensor.
Installation:
Install fuel high-pressure sensor (2) and tighten.
Tightening torque, refer to: 13 53 1AZ .
Attach and lock connector (1).
Connector (1) must engage audibly.
Required follow-up work:
- Install the ACOUSTIC COVER .
- Install the IGNITION COIL .
- Connect the BATTERY EARTH LEAD .