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Fuel System Component Overview






Fuel System Component Overview

Follow the guidelines for a clean working environment when working on the fuel system => [ Clean Working Conditions and Fuel System Work Instructions ] Clean Working Conditions and Fuel System Work Instructions.

Always follow these rules before and during work.






1 Fuel Return Line

To the fuel tank.

The fuel return line must not be bent, damaged or plugged.

2 Fuel Supply Line

Coming from the fuel filter.

3 Fuel Return Line Banjo Bolt

4 Fuel Temperature Sensor (G81)

5 Bolt

6 Bracket

7 Fuel Pressure Regulator Valve (N276)

Installed on the cylinder bank 1 fuel rail.

Cannot be reused again

Removing and installing, refer to => [ Fuel Pressure Regulator Valve N276 ] Service and Repair.

8 Bolt

9 Bracket

10 High Pressure Fuel Line

28 Nm

Between the high pressure pump and the fuel rail.

11 High Pressure Fuel Line

28 Nm

Between the fuel rail on cylinder bank 1 and the fuel rail on cylinder bank 2.

Before reusing the "high pressure fuel line", check the sealing cones for damage such as scratches or corrosion. Replace if damaged.

If the high pressure fuel line is not OK, always replace the high pressure line.

12 High Pressure Fuel Pump

With the fuel metering valve.

Fill the fuel tank after replacing the high pressure fuel pump (never run dry). Refer to => [ Fuel System, Bleeding and First Time Filling ] Fuel System, Bleeding and First Time Filling.

High pressure pump overview. Refer to => [ High Pressure Pump Overview ] High Pressure Pump Overview.

Removing and installing, refer to => [ High Pressure Fuel Pump ] High Pressure Fuel Pump.

13 Fuel Return Lines (Leak Lines)

Do not disassemble the fuel return lines. Replace them completely with the pressure retention valve.

Run the engine at idle for approximately two minutes after replacing to bleed the fuel system and then check the fuel return lines for leaks.

14 Bolt

5.5 Nm

Sealing cap to cylinder head cover.

15 Sealing Cap

16 Tensioning Plate

Injectors and tensioning plates that have been removed and are being reinstalled may only be reinstalled to the same cylinder as removed.

If the fuel injector is being replaced, then the tensioning plate must also be replaced.

17 Nut

10 Nm

For the tensioning plate.

18 Bolt

22 Nm

For the cylinder bank 2 fuel rail.

19 Fuel Pressure Sensor (G247)

30 Nm

Installed in the fuel rail for cylinder bank 2.

Removing and installing, refer to => [ Fuel Pressure Sensor G247 ] Service and Repair.

20 Seal

Always replace.

21 High Pressure Fuel Line

28 Nm

For cylinder bank 2.

22 Fuel Rail (High Pressure Reservoir)

For cylinder bank 2.

23 Seals

Always replace.

24 Nut

10 Nm

For the tensioning plate.

25 Fuel (Piezo) Injector

Replace the following components, seals or O-rings with each removal and installation: "Copper washer", "injector shaft O-ring" and "injector return O-ring"

The following components, seals and/or O-rings must be replaced whenever an injector is replaced: "Tensioning plate", "copper washer", "fuel injector shaft O-ring" and "fuel injector return O-ring"

Before reusing the "high pressure line", check the sealing cones for damage such as scratches or corrosion. Replace if damaged.

If any injector, high pressure line and tensioning plate, which were removed, are being reinstalled, then they must be reinstalled to the same cylinder.

Removing and installing, refer to => [ Fuel (Piezo) Injectors ] Service and Repair.

26 Bolt

5.5 Nm

Sealing cap to cylinder head cover.

27 Sealing Cap

28 Seal

Always replace.

29 High Pressure Fuel Line

28 Nm

For cylinder bank 1.

30 Bolt

22 Nm

For the cylinder bank 1 fuel rail.

31 Fuel Return Line (Leak Lines)

Do not disassemble the fuel return line. Replace them completely with the pressure retention valve.

Run the engine at idle for approximately two minutes after replacing to bleed the fuel system and then check the fuel return lines for leaks.

32 Pressure Retention Valve

In the fuel return lines for cylinder banks 1 and 2.

The function of the pressure retention valve in the fuel return line is to constantly guarantee some residual pressure (control quantity).

The fuel injectors need this control quantity to function correctly.

Always replace the entire valve at the same time the fuel return lines are replaced.

The engine must run at idle for approximately two minutes after replacing to bleed the fuel system.

Checking, refer to => [ Fuel Return Line Pressure Retention Valve, Checking ] Testing and Inspection.