13 53 180 Removing and installing/replacing pressure line (Continental high pressure pump) (N18) up to production date 03/2012

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Special tools required:

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WARNING: Disconnect NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL (risk of fire due to short circuit on dismantling).
Carry out installation work on fuel system only with coolant temperature below 40 °C.

IMPORTANT: Wear full face guard and protective gloves.
Fuel can emerge spontaneously at high speed when the high pressure line is released!

IMPORTANT: Adhere to conditions of absolute cleanliness when working on the high-pressure fuel system.
Introduced dirt contamination 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 tasks:

Remove INTAKE SILENCER HOUSING .

Recycling:

Fuel escapes when fuel lines are detached.

Catch and dispose of escaping fuel.

Observe country-specific waste disposal regulations.

NOTE: Hold the connection piece with an open-ended spanner (2) while releasing pressure line (1).

Fig 1: Releasing Pressure Line Using Open-End Spanner

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Removal:

Slacken nut (1).

Unscrew nut (3).

Disconnect pressure line (2).

Fig 2: Identifying Pressure Line And Nuts

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Seal high-pressure rail and high-pressure pump with fitting plugs (1) from special tool kit 32 1 270 .

Fig 3: Sealing High Pressure Rail And High Pressure Pump Using Special Tool

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Installation of pressure line is described separately from removal.

Hold the connection piece with an open-ended spanner (2) while tightening pressure line (1).

Fig 4: Releasing Pressure Line Using Open-End Spanner

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Installation note:

The procedure described below must be followed precisely (to avoid leaks):

Preassemble pressure line (2), only hand-tighten nuts (3 and 1).
When tightening screw connections, first tighten nut (1) and then nut (3).
Tighten nuts (1 and 3) according to tightening specifications 13 53 1AZ .
Check fuel system for TIGHTNESS .

Fig 5: Identifying Pressure Line And Nuts

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Assemble engine.

Check function of DME.