13 53 180 Removing and installing/replacing pressure line (Bosch high pressure pump) (N18) from production date 03/2012
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Special tools required:
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.
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!
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!
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.
Removal:
Slacken nut (1).
Slacken nut (2).
Release screw (3).
Seal high-pressure rail and high-pressure pump with fitting plugs (1) from special tool kit 32 1 270 .
Feed out and remove high pressure line.
Installation note:
The procedure described below must be followed precisely (to avoid leaks):
- Preassemble pressure line, only hand-tighten nuts (1 and 2).
- Firstly, tighten screw (3) on the retaining clip.
Tightening torque 13 53 5AZ .
- Then tighten nut (2) on the high pressure rail.
Tightening torque 13 53 1AZ .
- Then tighten nut (1) on the high pressure pump.
Tightening torque 13 53 1AZ .
- Check fuel system for TIGHTNESS .
Assemble engine.
Check function of DME.