Remove injectors

Precondition

Ignition is switched off.

WARNING: Working on 12 V electrical system.
Risk of short circuits! Risk of fire!

Make sure that there is no charger connected to the jump start terminal in the engine compartment.
Detach battery ground lead from battery.
For auxiliary batteries: Detach battery minus cables from all auxiliary batteries.

WARNING: Working on fuel system.
Risk of fire! Danger of explosion!

When working on the fuel system, make sure the workstation has sufficient ventilation, e.g., by means of extraction.
Tightly seal off open lines and connections; collect any leakage fuel directly at the point of exit.
No fire, sparks, open flames or smoking.

WARNING: Contact with hazardous fluids.
Hazardous to health!

Note and follow safety instructions on containers.
Conduct all work in appropriate personal protective equipment only.

NOTE: RISK OF DAMAGE
Contaminant or foreign body.
Contamination can result in malfunctions, loss of function or leaks.

Adhere to the utmost cleanliness.
Protect components from contamination e.g. by covering.
Close off line connections with seal plugs.

Preliminary work

Refer to DISCONNECTING ALL BATTERY GROUND LEADS .
Refer to REMOVING THE ACOUSTIC COVER .
Refer to REMOVING LEFT AND RIGHT WIPER ARM .
Refer to REMOVING THE COVER OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AT THE REAR LEFT .
Refer to REMOVING THE COVER OF THE REAR RIGHT ENGINE COMPARTMENT .
Refer to REMOVING THE SEAL FOR THE HOOD REAR .
Refer to REMOVING THE COWL COVER .
Refer to REMOVING THE COWL UPPER PART IN THE CENTER .
Refer to REMOVING TRAILING LINK AT SPRING BOLT .
Refer to REMOVING LEFT INTAKE SILENCER HOUSING .
Refer to REMOVING LEFT THROTTLE VALVE ASSEMBLY .
Refer to PARTIALLY LOOSENING THE LEFT-HAND CHARGE AIR COOLER .
Refer to REMOVING THE LEFT-HAND VENTILATION LINE .
Refer to REMOVING RIGHT INTAKE SILENCER HOUSING .
Refer to REMOVING THE RIGHT THROTTLE BODY .
Refer to PARTIALLY LOOSENING THE RIGHT-HAND CHARGE AIR COOLER .
Refer to REMOVING THE RIGHT-HAND VENTILATION LINE .
Refer to REMOVING THE ENGINE VENTILATION LINE FROM THE INTAKE SYSTEM .
Refer to REMOVING THE TANK VENT LINE .
Refer to REMOVING THE INTAKE PLENUM .
Refer to REMOVING IGNITION COILS .
Refer to PARTIALLY LOOSENING THE WIRING HARNESS FROM THE CYLINDER HEAD COVER ON THE LEFT .
Refer to PARTIALLY UNDOING WIRING HARNESS FROM RIGHT CYLINDER HEAD COVER .
Refer to REMOVING ALL HIGH PRESSURE LINES BETWEEN RAIL AND INJECTORS .

NOTE: RISK OF DAMAGE
Damage to injectors.
Excessive force may damage the injector and this means having to replace the injector.

Twist the injectors with a torsional movement of maximum 13 Nm.

NOTE: RISK OF DAMAGE
Contaminant or foreign body.
Contamination can result in malfunctions, loss of function or leaks.

Adhere to the utmost cleanliness.
Protect components from contamination e.g. by covering.
Close off line connections with seal plugs.

NOTE: The description is provided only at one component. The procedure is the same for all other components.

NOTE: To provide a better overview: Shown with engine removed.

Loosen screw (1).
Remove hold-down device (2).
Pull injectors upward out of cylinder head and remove.
NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
lf multiple injectors are removed, it must be ensured that each injector is reinstalled at its original installation location (cylinder). Mark injectors.
Mark injectors.

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NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
To prevent that the maximum tensile force 2000 N exceeded when the secured injectors are pulled out: Use special tool 2 480! Using a correctly adjusted torque wrench and special tool 2 447 480 guarantees that the maximum tensile force 2000 N is not exceeded at the injectors.
The injector must be replaced if the torque wrench clicks when the injector is pulled out.

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Unscrew the pull-out thread (1) from special tool 0 496 885 (13 0 320).
NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
The extraction thread is a left-hand thread.
Screw in the pull-out thread (1) from special tool 0 496 885 (13 0 320) into special tool 2 447 480.
Before using special tool 2 447 480 lightly oil the pullout thread (1) and fully unscrew them.
Select the threaded sleeves (2) according to the installed injectors.

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NOTE: Schematic diagram is for example purposes. Some parts may differ in certain details.
Loosen the screw (1) of the cylinder head cover.

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Select the threaded sleeves and the hole for the screw (1)-
Position special tool 2 447 480 on the injector shaft with the matching threaded sleeves.
Screw in the screws (1) and (2) on the injector shaft by a few turns.
Screw in the pull-out thread (3) until it is possible to screw on the threaded sleeves (4) onto the injectors.
Screw on and tighten the threaded sleeves (4) on the injectors.

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Tighten down screws (2) and (3).

TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Special tool 2 447 480 to cylinder head
M6	Tightening torque	8 Nm

Adjust the torque wrench (1) to 13 Nm in a clockwise rotation.
Position the torque wrench (1) on the hexagon head (2) of special tool 2 447 480.

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NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
To prevent that the maximum tensile force 2000 N exceeded when the secured injectors are pulled out: Use special tool 2 480! Using a correctly adjusted torque wrench and special tool 2 447 480 guarantees that the maximum tensile force 2000 N is not exceeded at the injectors.
The injector must be replaced if the torque wrench clicks when the injector is pulled out.
Turn the torque wrench (1) in clockwise direction until the injector has been pulled out.
Disassemble special tool 2 447 480 and remove the injector.