13 64 541 Replacing all fuel injectors

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NOTE:

For Special Tool identification, see FUEL SYSTEM - SPECIAL TOOLS - COOPER (1.6L) R50/W10 .

Special Tools Required:

13 5 220
13 5 281

Necessary Preliminary Tasks:

Switch off ignition.
Read out fault memory of DME control unit.
Check stored fault messages.
R53 only: Remove intercooler.

NOTE: All illustrations show the W10 engine.

Recycling:

Catch and dispose of escaping fuel.

Observe country-specific waste-disposal regulations.

IMPORTANT: When working on fuel lines, make sure no fuel drips onto the alternator. Cover alternator with suitable material.

W10 Only

Unlock retaining lugs (1), carefully lift cover on front side and remove.

Fig 1: Identifying Retaining Lugs

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Remove valve cap from injection pipe.

Connect special tool kit 13 5 220.

Connect a hose of sufficient length to special tool and attach hose in fuel tank.

Screw in non-return valve (1) of special tool 13 5 220 so that pressurized fuel flows into tank.

Fig 2: Locating Adapter And Connector

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Place an absorbent cloth around special tool 13 5 220 and remove hose and special tool.

Reinstall valve cap.

Detach vacuum line from retaining clips (1).

Fig 3: View Of Vacuum Line And Retaining Clips

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Detach fuel feed line (1) from clips.

Unlock quick-connect coupling on fuel feed line (1) and detach from injection pipe.

Install special tool 13 5 281.

Have an absorbent cloth ready when quick-connect coupling of fuel feed line is detached.

Fig 4: Locating Quick-Connect Coupling On Fuel Feed Line

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Unlock plug (1) and remove.

Unlock plug (2) and remove.

Unlock cable duct on fixtures (3) and remove.

Cut through cable tie (4).

Fig 5: Identifying Plugs And Cable Duct On Fixtures

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Detach vacuum hose from fuel control valve.

Release screws (1).

Carefully detach injection pipe (2) from intake manifold.

Tightening torque, refer to 13 64 1AZ 1AZ in FUEL SYSTEM - TIGHTENING TORQUES - COOPER (1.6L) R50/W10 .

Fig 6: View Of Injection Pipe On Intake Manifold

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Drain injection pipe before removing fuel injectors.

Remove retaining clip (1) of fuel injector and then remove fuel injector (2).

Fig 7: Identifying Fuel Injector Retaining Clip

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Installation:

Coat sealing rings with antiseize agent.

Fig 8: Locating Sealing Rings

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NOTE: Now clear the fault memory.