13 64 501 Removing And Installing/Replacing A Fuel Injector (S54)

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NOTE:

For Special Tool identification, see FUEL SYSTEM - SPECIAL TOOLS - 3-SERIES (M54/E46) .

Special Tools Required:

12 1 120

Remove heater bulkhead. Refer to 51 71 080 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING HEATER BULKHEAD .

Release screw.

Remove cable (1) from holder.

Fig 1: Removing Cable From Holder

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Detach wiring harness (1) for fuel injector rail from holder (2).

Fig 2: Removing Wiring Harness For Fuel Injector Rail From Holder

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CAUTION: The connector strip (1) may break if it is removed without special tool 12 1 120.

Fig 3: Identifying Connector Strip And Special Tool

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Unlock connector strip with special tool 12 1 120 in sequence 1 to 6.

Lay connector strip to one side.

Fig 4: Connector Strip Tightening/Loosening Sequence

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Detach retainer (1). Pull fuel line out of fuel injector rail.

Recycling:

Catch and dispose of escaping fuel.

Fig 5: Pulling Fuel Line Out Of Fuel Injector Rail

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Release screw connection of fuel injector rail and air pipe on left and right.

Pull out fuel injector rail towards top.

Recycling:

Catch and dispose of escaping fuel.

Fig 6: Removing Screw Connection Of Fuel Injector Rail

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Lever out retainers (1) and remove fuel injectors (2) from injection pipe.

Fig 7: Removing Fuel Injectors From Injection Pipe

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Installation:

Check O-rings, replace if necessary.

When fitting, coat all O-rings with lubricant SAE 90.

Fig 8: Locating O-Rings

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