13 53 Fuel injectors and lines
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TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATION - FUEL INJECTORS AND LINES
| Type | Thread | Tightening specifications | Dimension | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1AZ High-pressure pipe | N14 | M12 x 1 | 1. Jointing torque | 15 Nm |
| 2. Torque | 33 ± 3 Nm | |||
| 3 warm-up 5 minutes | ||||
| 4. Retighten | 33 ± 3 Nm | |||
| N18 | M12 x 1 | Continental high pressure pump | 26 ± 3 Nm | |
| M14 x 1 | Bosch high pressure pump | 30 ± 3 Nm | ||
| 3AZ High-pressure rail to cylinder head | N14/N18 | M8 x 20 | 19 Nm | |
| 4AZ Fuel injection pipe to cylinder head | N12/N16 | M6 x 25 | 8 Nm | |
| 5AZ Retaining clip, high-pressure line | N18 | M6 x 25 | 8 Nm |