Engine and peripherals

Diesel supply circuit

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Functional diagram of the diesel supply circuit

Schéma fonctionnel du circuit d'alimentation en gazole

The circuit consists of:

  • a gauge (1),
  • a priming bulb (2),
  • a fuel filter (3) that may be fitted with a water detection sensor,
  • a high-pressure pump (4) incorporating a mechanical lift pump (transfer pump),
  • a flow actuator (5),
  • a fuel rail (6) fitted with a fuel pressure sensor (7),
  • four solenoid injectors (8) fitted with relief valves,
  • a venturi (9),
  • various sensors,
  • an injection control unit.
IMPORTANT

Never loosen a high-pressure pipe connection while the engine is running.

WARNING

It is forbidden to:

  • disassemble the inside of the pump and the injectors.

    Only the flow actuator, the fuel temperature sensor and the venturi may be replaced,

  • remove the fuel rail pressure sensor (to avoid contaminating the circuit).

    If the pressure sensor fails, the pressure sensor, the rail and all five high-pressure pipes must be replaced.

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Functional diagram of the diesel supply circuit

Shéma fonctionnel du circuit d'alimentation en gazole

The circuit consists of:

  • a priming bulb (1) (located in the engine compartment),
  • a fuel filter (2) that may be fitted with a water detection sensor,
  • a high-pressure regulator (3) mounted on the pump,
  • a high-pressure pump (4),
  • a fuel rail (5) fitted with a fuel pressure sensor and a pressure limiter (6),
  • four solenoid injectors (7),
  • various sensors,
  • an injection control unit.
IMPORTANT

Never loosen a high-pressure pipe connection while the engine is running.

WARNING

It is forbidden to disassemble the inside of a high-pressure pump and the injectors.

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