Cooper S Convertible (R57) L4-1.6L Turbo (N14) (2009)
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Fuel Rail: Service and Repair
13 53 158 - Removing and installing or replacing high-pressure rail (N14)
Warning!
Disconnect battery negative terminal See: Starting and Charging/Battery/Service and Repair/Removal and Replacement/Disconnecting and
Connecting Battery Negative Lead (risk of fire due to short-circuiting on removal)
Carry out installation work on fuel system only with coolant temperature below 40° C.
Important!
Wear full face guard and protective gloves.
Fuel can emerge spontaneously at high velocity when the high-pressure line is released!
Important!
Adhere to conditions of absolute cleanliness when working on the high-pressure fuel system.
Introduced contaminants can cause malfunctions in the system!
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Do not allow any dirt particles or foreign bodies to get into the system.
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Remove all traces of dirt before removing pipes or individual components.
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Use only fluff-free cloths.
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Seal all fuel system openings with protective caps or plugs.
Necessary preliminary tasks:
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Remove intake air manifold See: Engine, Cooling and Exhaust/Engine/Intake Manifold/Service and Repair
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Replace delivery line See: Fuel Supply Line/Service and Repair/Replacing Delivery Line (N14)
Recycling:
Fuel escapes when fuel lines are detached.
Catch and dispose of escaping fuel.
Observe country-specific waste-disposal regulations.