13 51 017 Removing and installing/replacing high-pressure pump (N14, N18)
Carry out installation work on fuel system only with coolant temperature below 40°C.
Fuel can emerge spontaneously at high speed when the high pressure line is released!
Introduced contaminants can cause malfunctions in the system!
- Do not allow any dirt particles or foreign bodies to get into the system.
- Remove all traces of dirt before removing lines or separate components.
- Use only fluff-free cloths.
- Seal all fuel system openings with protective caps or plugs.
Necessary preliminary work:
- Remove FUEL DELIVERY LINE .
- Remove PRESSURE LINE .
Recycling
Fuel escapes when fuel lines are detached.
Catch and dispose of escaping fuel.
Observe country-specific waste disposal regulations.
Removal
Disconnect plug connection (1).
Remove screws and dispose of.
Detach high-pressure pump (2) and remove.
Installation of high pressure pump is described separately from removal.
Installation
Installation note:
- Clean contact surface
- Replace sealing ring (1).
- Drive unit (2) of high-pressure pump must be turned into correct position prior to installation.
Installation note:
Align drive unit of high-pressure pump with respect to groove (1) on intake camshaft.
Installation note:
Replace screws (1).
Observe following installation sequence:
- Hand-tighten bolts (1) of high pressure pump (2) (high pressure pump must still move)
- Hand-tighten new pressure line (3). First tighten nut (4) on high pressure rail and then tighten nut (5) on high pressure pump
- Tighten high pressure pump
- Tighten pressure line (3).
Tightening torque 13 51 1AZ .
Tightening torque 13 53 1AZ .
Assemble engine.
Check fuel system for TIGHTNESS .
Check function of DME.