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Fuel Rail with Injector Overview






Fuel Rail with Injector Overview

Do not disassemble the high pressure pump!

If a fuel injector is removed, then the combustion chamber Teflon(R) seal and the support washer must always be replaced. Refer to=> [ Combustion Chamber Teflon(R) Seal and Support Washer ] Combustion Chamber Teflon(R) Seal and Support Washer.

Read the safety precautions before starting. Refer to => [ Fuel System ] Fuel System.

Follow the guidelines for clean working conditions. Refer to => [ Clean Working Conditions ] Clean Working Conditions.

If the battery is not going to be disconnected, then remove the fuel pump fuse. Otherwise the drivers door contact switch could activate the fuel pump.

Fuel pressure in the high pressure pipe can be up to 120 bar! Always wear protective eyewear and protective clothing to prevent injuries and fuel from coming in contact with your skin. Before loosening the fuel pipe, place a cloth around the connection point. Then release pressure by carefully loosening the union nuts.






1 Low Fuel Pressure Sensor (G410)

15 Nm

2 Fuel Supply Hose

From the fuel tank.

With a mount for the low fuel pressure sensor.

Always replace the fuel supply hose because it is damaged when it is removed from the ridged connections.

3 Bolt

8 Nm

4 Bracket

For fuel hose.

5 Bolt

8 Nm

6 O-ring

Always replace.

Before installing, lubricate with clean engine oil.

7 Seal

Always replace.

Before installing, lubricate with clean engine oil.

8 Spring

Replace each time the fuel rail is removed.

Make sure it is secure.

9 Cylinder 1 Fuel Injector (N30)

Cylinder 3 fuel injector (N32).

Cylinder 5 fuel injector (N83).

Removing and installing, refer to => [ Fuel Injectors ] Fuel Injectors.

The "long" fuel injectors for cylinders 1, 3 and 5 must not be separated.

10 Low Pressure Fuel Hose

Between the high pressure pump and fuel rail.

Always replace the fuel hose because it is damaged when it is removed from the ridged connections.

11 Spring Clamp

12 High Pressure Fuel Pipe

28 Nm

The fuel pipe must not touch other components!

To install, first tighten the union nuts hand tight.

Loosen and tighten using the flare nut attachment 17 mm (T10456).

Place a clean cloth around the connection location before removing. Then release pressure by carefully loosening the union nuts.

To loosen and tighten union nuts, counter hold the connection on the high pressure pump with a wrench.

Before installing: First, tighten the connection to the high pressure pump to 40 Nm.

13 Pressure Relief Valve

Lightly coat the O-rings with clean engine oil before installing.

Replace the removed valve.

Press in by hand using a 8 mm hex wrench.

14 Fuel Rail

For cylinders 1, 3 and 5.

The fuel injector springs (- item 8 -) must be replaced before installation.

Tighten the bolts uniformly, starting from the inside and working toward the outside.

15 Pressure Relief Valve

Lightly coat the O-rings with clean engine oil before installing.

Replace the removed valve.

Press in by hand using a 8 mm hex wrench.

16 Connecting Pipe

28 Nm

The fuel pipe must not touch other components!

Do not install when under tension.

To install, first tighten the union nuts hand tight.

To loosen and tighten the union nut, counter hold the connection on the high pressure pump with a wrench.

Before installing: First, tighten the connection to the high pressure pump to 40 Nm.

17 Pressure Relief Valve

Lightly coat the O-rings with clean engine oil before installing.

Replace the removed valve.

Press in by hand using a 8 mm hex wrench.

18 Fuel Rail

For cylinders 2, 4 and 6.

The fuel injector springs (- item 25 -) must be replaced before installation.

Tighten the bolts uniformly, starting from the inside and working toward the outside.

Removing and installing, refer to => [ Lower Intake Manifold, with Fuel Rail ] Lower Intake Manifold, with Fuel Rail.

19 Fuel Pressure Sensor (G247)

22 Nm

Before installing, coat the front sealing point and threads with clean engine oil.

20 Plug

22 Nm

21 Pressure Relief Valve

Lightly coat the O-rings with clean engine oil before installing.

Replace the removed valve.

Press in by hand using a 8 mm hex wrench.

22 Bolt

30 Nm + an additional 90° (1/4 turn.

Always replace.

Tighten uniformly, starting from the inside and working toward the outside.

23 Cylinder 2 Fuel Injector (N31)

Cylinder 4 fuel injector (N33).

Cylinder 6 fuel injector (N84).

Removing and installing, refer to => [ Fuel Injectors ] Fuel Injectors.

24 Support Washer

Replace if damaged. Refer to => [ Combustion Chamber Teflon(R) Seal and Support Washer ] Combustion Chamber Teflon(R) Seal and Support Washer.

25 Spring

Replace each time the fuel rail is removed.

Make sure it is secure.

26 Bolt

30 Nm + an additional 90° (1/4 turn.

Always replace.

Tighten uniformly, starting from the inside and working toward the outside.

27 Spring Clamp