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High Pressure Pump Overview






High Pressure Pump Overview

Note the different versions of the connection for the fuel high pressure line.






1 O-ring

Always replace.

2 Cam Follower

Remains inserted in the cylinder head after removing the high pressure pump, removable.

3 High Pressure Fuel Line Connection (with Inner Threads)

40 Nm

Always replace.

Counter hold the connection when loosening the union nuts.

4 High Pressure Fuel Line Connection (with Outer Threads)

25 Nm

Always replace.

Counter hold the connection when loosening the union nuts.

5 High Pressure Fuel Line Union Nut

18 Nm

6 Fuel Supply Line from the Fuel Tank

7 Bolt

M6 threads = 8 Nm + an additional 90° (1/4) turn.

M8 threads = 20 Nm.

Always replace.

8 High Pressure Pump

With the fuel pressure regulator valve.

Make sure dirt does not enter the fuel system when installing the high pressure pump.

The fuel system must be without pressure to install the high pressure pump, releasing the high side fuel pressure. Refer to => [ High Side Fuel Pressure, Releasing ] Service and Repair.

Install the fuel line to the fuel rail free of tension.