High Pressure Fuel System: Notes

2009 BMW 335dSECTION Notes

The high pressure fuel system is mostly identical in design and function as compared to the European version. However, some components have been adapted to the different fuel specification.

Fig 1: High Pressure Fuel System Flow Diagram
G06896061Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
INDEX EXPLANATION CHART

Index Explanation
A Fuel feed (low pressure)
B Fuel return
C Fuel high pressure
1 Fuel rail pressure sensor
2 High pressure line
3 Leakage line
4 Piezo injector
5 Fuel rail pressure control valve
6 Return line
7 Feed line
8 Fuel temperature (or temp/pressure)
9 High pressure line
10 Fuel rail
11 Restrictor
12 High pressure pump
13 Volume control valve

These components are:

  • High-pressure pump
  • Fuel rail
  • Fuel injectors.

These adaptations are restricted to different coatings and materials on the inside.

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