13 53 560 Removing and refitting/replacing pressure sensor on pressure accumulator of fuel injection system (N47 D20 O 1 with SCR)

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IMPORTANT: When working on the oil, coolant or fuel circuit, you must protect the alternator against contamination.
Cover alternator with suitable materials.
Failure to comply with this procedure may result in an alternator malfunction.

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Read fault memory.
Read out ignition.
Remove PRESSURE ACCUMULATOR .

Recycling:

Catch and dispose of escaping fuel.

Observe country-specific waste disposal regulations.

Fig 1: Identifying Pressure Accumulator And Pressure Sensor

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Grip removed rail (2) at flattened area.

Cover plug-in contacts on pressure sensor and remove locking paint from thread with a suitable cleaning agent. Remove any adapters that may be connected to the pressure sensor. Clean threads and sealing surface on the pressure accumulator and seal with a protective cap.

NOTE: Grip at pressure accumulator when removing pressure sensor (3).

Check threads and sealing surfaces for damages prior to installing the pressure sensor. Ensure conditions of cleanliness when installing pressure sensor (1). Lightly grease thread on pressure sensor. Screw in pressure sensor by hand and then tighten.

Tightening torque 13 53 3AZ .

Fig 2: Identifying Oil Pressure Sensor

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Assemble engine.

Check fuel system for tightness.

Reset quantity mean quantity adaptation with BMW diagnosis system.