Step 6: No Shavings In The High Pressure Pump
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CAUTION:
Make sure that the seals for the Fuel Metering Valve -N290- are not damaged. The high pressure pump must be replaced if the seal is damaged.
-- Coat the lower seal for the Fuel Metering Valve -N290- with fuel.
-- Slide the valve into the high pressure pump by lightly twisting it.
-- Install both bolts -arrows- by hand.
-- First tighten the bolts to 3 Nm and then tighten them to 7 Nm.
-- Replace the fuel filter. Refer to FUEL FILTER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
-- Bleed the fuel system. Refer to FUEL SYSTEM, FILLING/BLEEDING
-- Fuel the vehicle and perform a road test.
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