Procedure in event of stuck injector

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Mount special tool 13 0 180 on injector (1).

Fig 1: Identifying Special Tool (13 0 180) On Injector

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Mount special tool 13 5 250.

Carefully knock out injector (1) with special tools 13 0 180 and 13 5 250.

Fig 2: Identifying Knock Out Injector With Special Tools (13 0 180 And 13 5 250)

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After removing, fit protective caps (1 and 3) to injector tip and fuel line connection.

Protective caps are available from BMW Parts Service.

Fig 3: Identifying Protective Caps

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Installation:

When reusing fuel injector:

Replace uncoupling element (2).
Replace PTFE sealing ring (1).

A PTFE seal which has been heated once by engine operation must be replaced before the fuel injector is reinstalled.

Fig 4: Identifying Element And Sealing Ring

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Installation:

When installing a new injector:

Use a new uncoupling element (2).
Remove protective cap (1) from injector tip max. 10 min. before installation (PTFE sealing ring swells up).

Fig 5: Identifying Protective Caps And Element

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