13 51 017 Removing and installing/replacing high pressure pump (Bosch) (N18) from production date 03/2012

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Special tools required:

WARNING: Observe warning on cylinder head cover.
Disconnect NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL (risk of fire due to short-circuiting on dismantling).
Electric fuel pump starts up automatically when door is opened!
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.

IMPORTANT: Ignition coils must not be contaminated by fuel.
The resistance of the silicone material is reduced significantly by contact with fuel, which may cause the ignition coil to fail!

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove PRESSURE LINE .
Remove FRONT RIGHT WHEEL ARCH COVER .

Recycling:

Fuel escapes when fuel lines are detached.

Catch and dispose of escaping fuel.

Observe country-specific waste disposal regulations.

Place special tool 13 0 250 on the fuel delivery line (1) and position the retaining lugs of the tool in the recesses of the quick-release coupling.

Fix special tool 13 0 250 using the knurled screw.

WARNING: Place a cloth over the fuel delivery line and high pressure pump.

Fig 1: Identifying Fuel Delivery Line

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To unlock the fuel delivery line (1), slide it towards the high pressure pump then pull it off.

Remove special tool 13 0 250 and cloth.

Plug the fuel line connection of the high pressure pump with the correct plug.

Close off fuel delivery line with special tool 13 5 161 .

Installation note:

Retaining lugs of lock must not be damaged. A fuel line with damaged retaining lugs must be replaced.

Fuel delivery line must snap audibly into place.

Unlock connector (1) and remove.

Unfasten screws (2).

Remove high pressure pump.

Make sure that the pump tappet does not fall out.

Engine oil can escape when pump is detached; have a cleaning cloth ready.

Installation note:

Before installing the high pressure pump, the cam of the high pressure pump drive must be turned to bottom dead center. To do this, twist the engine if necessary in the direction of engine rotation to the central bolt of the crankshaft.

Fig 2: Identifying High Pressure Pump Connector And Screws

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Provisionally fasten screws (1) and tighten alternately in 90° increments until final tightening.

Tightening torque 13 51 1AZ .

Installation note:

Replace gasket (1).

Clean contact surfaces at high pressure pump.

Fig 3: Identifying High Pressure Pump Gasket

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Assemble engine.

Reconnect plug connection on high pressure pump.

Check fuel system for TIGHTNESS .

Check function of DME.