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Remove/Install Fuel Injectors - AR07.03-P-0004W

Engine 152.9, 276 in model 172 

MODIFICATION NOTES

22.02.2017 SPECIAL TOOL Stop plug new, added. Operation step 5 270 589 03 91 00
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CAUTION Risk of injury  caused by scraping or cutting body parts on sharp vehicle parts Always wear protective gloves when working on or near sharp and non-deburred vehicle parts.
Deburr repair panels.
AS00.00-Z-0017-01A
WARNING Risk of injury.  Skin or eye injuries may result when handling hot or glowing objects. Wear protective gloves, protective clothing and safety glasses, if necessary. AS00.00-Z-0002-01A
  Risk of explosion  caused by fuel igniting, risk of poisoning caused by inhaling and swallowing fuel as well as risk of injury to eyes and skin caused by contact with fuel. No fires, sparks, open flames or smoking. Pour fuels into suitable and appropriately marked containers only.
Wear protective clothing when handling fuel.
AS47.00-Z-0001-01A
  Notes on avoiding damage through contamination and foreign objects   AH00.00-P-5000-01A
  General information on work on gasoline direct injection system   AH07.00-P-2000-01A 
REMOVINGINSTALLING Remove/install     
1 Disconnect battery ground line   AR54.10-P-0003W
2 Remove left rail When removing the fuel injectors (1) on left cylinder head.
Engine 276.8 in model 172
AR07 03-P-1011WA 
Engine 152.9 in model 172 AR07.03-P-1010MMI
Engine 276.9 in model 172
INSTALLATION IMPORTANT : Only install upper engine cover after the leak test.
AR07.03-P-1010W
3 Remove right rail When removing the fuel injectors (1) on right cylinder head.
Engine 276.8 in model 172
AR07.03-P-1012WA 
Engine 152.9 in model 172 AR07.03-P-1010MMI
Engine 276.9 in model 172
INSTALLATION IMPORTANT : Only install upper engine cover after the leak test.
AR07.03-P-1010W
4 Mark fuel injectors (1) relative to the corresponding cylinder NOTES When reusing the fuel injectors (1), they must be inserted into the cylinder in which they were previously installed. Engine damage will occur otherwise.  
5 Pull exposed fuel injectors (1) out of cylinder head and seal injector shaft bores with stop plugs INSTALLATION IMPORTANT : Fuel injectors (1) must be installed together with the rail.
SPECIAL TOOL Plug
For a jammed fuel injector (1)

Remove fuel injectors (1).
Fig 2
  AR07.03-P-0004-03MM 
SPECIAL TOOL Puller Fig 1
6 Check removed fuel injectors (1) for external damage In the event of damage to the shafts or to the mounts of the sealing packages on the fuel injectors (1)

Install new fuel injector (1).
 
7 Replace sealing rings (2) and seals (4) on the fuel injectors (1) to be installed    
8 Replace sealing rings (3) for the fuel injectors (1) to be installed NOTES The fuel injectors (1) must be installed immediately after calibration of the sealing rings (3) since the sealing rings (3) can swell due to the influence of air humidity. The sealing rings (3) will otherwise be damaged during assembly. AR07.03-P-0004-01MM 
Assembly cleaner *BR00.45-Z-1028-04A 
SPECIAL TOOL Assembly tool Fig 3
9 Install in the reverse order    
INSPECT Check     
10 Store injector quantity compensation (IMA) coding in engine management control unit For installation of new fuel injectors (1).  
REFER TO SELF-DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEMS     AD00.00-P-2000-04A
WARNING Risk of accident  from vehicle starting off by itself when engine running. Risk of injury  (bruises and burns) resulting from working on the engine while it is being started or when it is running. Secure vehicle to prevent it from starting off by itself. Wear closed and snug-fitting work clothes. Do not touch hot or rotating parts. AS00.00-Z-0005-01A
11 Carry out an engine test run, checking the engine for proper operation and leak tightness    
12 Read out and erase fault memory    
REFER TO SELF-DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEMS     AD00.00-P-2000-04A
13 Install upper engine cover    
Fig 1: Identifying Puller (278 589 00 33 00)
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Fig 2: Identifying Plug (270 589 03 91 00)
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Fig 3: Identifying Assembly Tool (272 589 00 43 00)
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REPAIR MATERIALS

Number Designation Order number
BR00.45-Z-1028-04A Assembly cleaner A 000 986 56 01