13 53 240 Replacing complete injection pipe (S65)

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Special tools required:

11 5 210
13 5 281

See ENGINE - SPECIAL TOOLS .

See FUEL SYSTEM - SPECIAL TOOLS .

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Read out fault memory of DME control unit; if necessary, work through test schedules
Switch off ignition
Remove intake air manifold . See 11 61 050 REMOVING AND INSTALLING AIR INTAKE MANIFOLD (S65) .

Recycling

Fuel escapes when fuel line is detached. Catch and dispose of escaping fuel.

Observe country-specific waste-disposal regulations.

Release screws (1).

Unclip fuel line (2).

Unlock plugs on fuel injectors and disconnect.

Unlock, disconnect and seal fuel line (3).

Remove injection pipe.

Seal openings for fuel injectors in throttle valve housings with special tool 11 5 210 .

Fig 1: Identifying Screws, Fuel Line And Seal Fuel Line

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Seal fuel hose with special tool 13 5 281.

Fig 2: Identifying Special Tool (13 5 281)

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Lever out retainers (1).

Pull fuel injectors out of injection pipe.

Installation:

Replace sealing rings on fuel injectors and coat with antifriction agent.

Fig 3: Pulling Fuel Injectors Out Of Injection Pipe

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NOTE: Now clear the fault memory.