Remove left high pressure pump

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.

NOTE: RISK OF DAMAGE
Damage to battery terminal, the safety battery terminal or the intelligent battery sensor (IBS) .
Damaged battery terminals can lead to malfunctions or vehicle electrical system faults .

Detach battery terminal from battery pole by carefully shifting to and fro. Do not pry off using a tool.

NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Collect and dispose of emerging fluids. Observe country-specific waste disposal regulations.

Preliminary work

Refer to DISCONNECTING ALL BATTERY GROUND LEADS .
Refer to REMOVING THE COVER PANEL OF THE LEFT DME CONTROL UNIT .
Refer to REMOVING THE CENTER ENGINE COMPARTMENT COVER .
Refer to REMOVING BOTH FRONT-END STRUTS .
Refer to REMOVING UPPER CROSS CONNECTION .
Refer to REMOVING THE REAR TOP CROSS CONNECTION .
Refer to REMOVING FAN COWL .
Refer to REMOVING THE CONTROL UNIT BRACKET FOR CYLINDERS 5 TO 8 .
Refer to PARTIAL REMOVAL OF COOLANT EXPANSION TANK .
Refer to REMOVING IGNITION COIL OF CYLINDER BANK 2 .
Refer to REMOVING THE HIGH-PRESSURE RAIL ON THE LEFT .

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: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Collect and dispose of emerging fluids. Observe country-specific waste disposal regulations.

Ensure that the high pressure pump connector (1) is not confused with the intake air temperature sensor connector .
If there are no colored marks (3) on the plug connections of the high pressure pump: Attach the marks .
If necessary, identify the connector using the wiring diagram by means of cable colors in area (2).

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Unlock plug connection (1) and disconnect.

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Ensure that the intake air temperature sensor connector (1) is not confused with the high pressure pump connector .
If necessary, identify the connector using the wiring diagram by means of cable colors in area (2).

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Loosen nut (1).

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Release the screws (1) on high pressure pump (2).

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Turn the high pressure pump (1) anti-clockwise and remove it.

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