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Special Tools

    • KM-796-A Dismantler
    • KM-807 Closure Plugs
    • KM-J-34730-91 Pressure Tester
    • J 37088-A Fuel Line Disconnect Tool Set

    Object Number: 1936581  Size: SH
  1. Drain the coolant.
  2. 1.1. Place a drip pan underneath.
    1.2. Connect a suitable hose to the drain connection (2).
    1.3. Open the coolant drain screw (1).
    1.4. Drain the coolant.
    1.5. Close the coolant drain screw.

    Object Number: 1945774  Size: SH
  3. Remove the intake manifold support (2).
  4. 2.1. Disconnect the catalytic converter control oxygen sensor wiring harness plug.
    2.2. Remove the wiring harness plug (1) from the bracket.
    2.3. Remove the 2 bolts (3).
  5. Remove the wiring harness from the intake manifold.
  6. Remove the air cleaner housing. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement.

  7. Object Number: 1945776  Size: SH
  8. Disconnect the tank vent valve from the intake manifold.
  9. 5.1. Disconnect the wiring harness plug (2).
    5.2. Disconnect the rubber mounting (3) from the bracket.
    5.3. Disconnect the line (1) from the intake manifold.
    5.4. Set the tank vent valve aside.
  10. Place a drip pan underneath.

  11. Object Number: 1944881  Size: SH
  12. Using the KM-J-34730-91 , release the fuel pressure via the test connection (1).
  13. Collect the fuel in a suitable container - observe safety regulations and national legislation.


    Object Number: 1944873  Size: SH
  14. Remove the fuel return line (1).
  15. 8.1. Using the J 37088-A , remove the quick-release fitting.
    8.2. Seal the fuel line and fuel rail with KM-807 .

    Object Number: 1945777  Size: SH
  16. Remove the engine venting pipe (1).
  17. 9.1. Remove the wiring trough (2) from the cylinder head cover.
    9.2. Disconnect the 2 quick-release fittings.
  18. Remove the engine control module. Refer to Engine Control Module Replacement.
  19. Remove the engine management wiring harness.
  20. 11.1. Disconnect the 7 wiring harness plugs:
       • The air mass flow meter
       • The throttle valve module
       • The valve, intake camshaft adjustment
       • The 4 injector valves
    11.2. Remove the 2 wiring harness brackets.
    11.3. Place the wiring harness to the side.

    Object Number: 1944870  Size: SH
  21. Disconnect the wiring harness plug (1).

  22. Object Number: 1945778  Size: SH
  23. Remove the supply line, fuel/air mixture preheating (1).
  24. 13.1. Disconnect from the thermostat housing.
    13.2. Disconnect the quick-release fitting.
    13.3. Disconnect from the throttle valve module.
    13.4. Release the clamp.
    13.5. Disconnect from the intake manifold.
    13.6. Remove 4 from bracket.
  25. Remove the return line, fuel/air mixture preheating (2).
  26. 14.1. Remove from the throttle valve module.
    14.2. Release the clamp.
    14.3. Remove from the coolant expansion tank.
    14.4. Release the clamp.
    14.5. Remove from the intake manifold.
    14.6. Remove the 3 brackets.

    Object Number: 1945777  Size: SH
  27. Unclip the wiring trough (2) from the cylinder head cover.
  28. Disconnect the 2 quick-release fittings.
  29. Remove the engine venting pipe (1).

  30. Object Number: 1944881  Size: SH
  31. Remove the engine management wiring harness.
  32. 18.1. Disconnect the following 9 wiring harness plugs:
           - Engine control unit
           - Air mass flow meter
           - Tank vent valve
           - Throttle valve module
           - Valve, intake camshaft adjustment
           - 4 injector valves
    18.2. Unclip 2 wiring harness brackets.
    18.3. Put the wiring harness to the side.
  33. Place a collecting basin underneath.
  34. Using the KM-J-34730-91 , release fuel pressure via the test connection (1).
  35. Collect exiting fuel in a suitable container. Observe safety regulations and national legislation.


    Object Number: 1944873  Size: SH
  36. Using the KM-796-A , undo the quick-release fitting.
  37. Using the KM-807 , seal the fuel line and fuel rail.
  38. Remove the fuel return line (1).

  39. Object Number: 1945797  Size: SH
  40. Remove the 2 fuel rail bolts (1) and the fuel rail (2).

  41. Object Number: 1940561  Size: SH
  42. Remove the 4 retaining clamps (1) and the injectors.

  43. Object Number: 1945780  Size: SH
  44. Disconnect the 2 wiring harness plugs.
  45. • Wiring harness plug, vacuum unit change-over valves (1)
    • Wiring harness plug, change-over valves for solenoid valve (2)

    Object Number: 1945781  Size: SH
  46. Disconnect the wiring harness bracket (1) from the engine transport shackle.
  47. Remove the bolt (2).

  48. Object Number: 1944890  Size: SH
  49. Disconnect the brake servo vacuum line (1) from the intake manifold.
  50. Disconnect the quick-release fitting.


    Object Number: 1945782  Size: SH
  51. Remove the 4 throttle valve module bolts (1).
  52. Remove the throttle valve module.

  53. Object Number: 1945783  Size: SH
  54. Remove the 7 intake manifold bolts (1).
  55. Remove the intake manifold.
  56. Remove the 2 wiring harness bracket bolts.
  57. Remove the wiring harness bracket.
  58. Remove the fuel rail system.