13 64 541 Replacing all fuel injectors

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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, refer to 17 51 000 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING 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: Unlocking Retaining Lugs

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Remove valve cap from injection pipe.

Fig 2: Connecting Special Tool Kit 13 5 220

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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.

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

Fig 3: Detaching Vacuum Line From Retaining Clips

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Reinstall valve cap.

Detach vacuum line from retaining clips (1).

Detach fuel feed line (1) from clips.

Fig 4: Installing Special Tool 13 5 281

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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.

Unlock plug (1) and remove.

Fig 5: Unlocking Plugs

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Unlock plug (2) and remove.

Unlock cable duct on fixtures (3) and remove.

Cut through cable tie (4).

Detach vacuum hose from fuel control valve.

Fig 6: Detaching Injection Pipe

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Release screws (1).

Carefully detach injection pipe (2) from intake manifold.

Tightening torque 13 64 1AZ. Refer to FUEL SYSTEM - TIGHTENING TORQUES .

Drain injection pipe before removing fuel injectors.

Fig 7: Removing Injectors

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

Installation:

Coat sealing rings with antiseize agent.

Fig 8: Locating Sealing Ring

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NOTE: Now clear the fault memory.