4- cylinder injection engine(1.4 1 direct inction. turbocharger)

Removing and installing fuel rail

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Removing

The fuel system is under high pressure.Risk of injury due to fuel which may spurt out.Release high pressure.

→ Chapter

Risk of functional impairment due to soiling → Chapter.

  • Remove intake manifold → Chapter.
  • Remove high-pressure pipe → Chapter.
  • Disconnect electrical connector -1-.
Note

Place a cloth underneath to catch escaping fuel.

  • Remove bolts -arrows- and pull fuel rail off injectors.

Installing

Installation is carried out in the reverse order; note the following:

Note

Renew O-ring.

  • Apply mountings on fuel rail onto injectors.
  • Press fuel rail onto injectors as far as stop (first on right side, then on left side).
  • Press fuel rail down firmly in vicinity of bracket and screw in bolts two turns.
  • Tighten bolts evenly and diagonally.
  • Install high-pressure pipe → Chapter.
  • Install intake manifold → Chapter.

Specified torques

→ Chapter „Assembly overview - fuel rail with injectors“

Removing and installing fuel rail

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