13 53 240 Replacing complete fuel rail (N12)

WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.

Special tools required:

Necessary preliminary tasks:

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: Protective Cap

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Unlock and detach fuel line (1).

Fig 2: Fuel Line

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Seal off fuel line with special tool 13 5 281 .

Fig 3: Special Tool (13 5 281)

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Release bolts.

Tightening torque 13 53 4AZ

Detach fuel rail (1) from cylinder head.

Fig 4: Fuel Rail From Cylinder Head

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Unlock plug (1) and remove.

Remove fuel rail (2).

Fig 5: Fuel Rail And Plug

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

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 6: Sealing Rings On Fuel Injectors

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

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