13 53 240 Replacing complete injection pipe (N12)

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Special tools required:

13 5 281 . See FUEL SYSTEM - SPECIAL TOOLS -- CLUBMAN .

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Read out fault memory of DME control unit.
Switch off ignition.
Remove Intake Filter Housing

Recycling

Fuel escapes when fuel line is detached. Catch and dispose of escaping fuel.

Observe country-specific waste-disposal regulations.

Remove protective cap (1) from compressed air valve.

Connect compressed air line to compressed air valve.

Blow fuel back into tank with a short blast of compressed air (max. 3 bar).

Fig 1: Identifying Compressed Air Valve Protective Cap

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Unlock and detach fuel line (1).

Fig 2: Identifying Fuel Line

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NOTE: Only if fuel line is damaged! Install new fuel hose with anti-chafing protection. Also install a double C clip (1) to ensure that clearance from other hoses is provided.

Fig 3: Identifying Double C Clip

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Seal off fuel line with special tool 13 5 281.

Fig 4: Identifying Special Tool 13 5 281

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Release bolts.

Tightening torque 13 53 4AZ.

Detach fuel rail (1) from cylinder head.

Fig 5: Identifying Fuel Rail

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Unlock plug (1) and remove.

Remove fuel rail (2).

Fig 6: Identifying Plug And Fuel Rail

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Lever out retainers (1).

Pull fuel injectors out of injection pipe.

Installation:

Replace sealing rings on fuel injectors and coat with anti-friction rubber coating.

Fig 7: Identifying Retainers

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NOTE: Check stored fault messages.
Now clear the fault memory.