High Pressure Pump, Removing And Installing: Installing

2016 Volkswagen Passat R-Line, 1.8L Eng VIN TSECTION Installing
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-- Inspect the roller tappet for damage before installing and replace if necessary.

-- Insert the roller tappet into the vacuum pump as shown.

-- Rotate the crankshaft until the roller tappet is at the lowest point.

-- Coat the ball on the high pressure pipe with engine oil

-- Check the O-ring on the high pressure pump, and coat it lightly with clean engine oil.

-- Insert the high pressure pump in the vacuum pump. Pay attention to the high pressure pipe while doing so.

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-- Tighten the bolts -arrows- one turn from side to side until the flange on the high pressure pump contacts the vacuum pump.

-- Tighten the bolts to the tightening specification. Refer to OVERVIEW - HIGH PRESSURE PUMPΒ  for the tightening specification.

-- Tighten the union nut on the high pressure pipe hand-tight.

-- Install the pipe clamp -arrow- and tighten to 5 Nm.

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-- Counterhold at the hex fitting and tighten the union nut -2-.

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-- Check the tightening specification after at least one minute.

-- Attach the fuel hose -3- and secure with the spring clamps.

-- Connect the connector -4- to the Fuel Pressure Regulator Valve -N276-.

Further assembly is performed in the reverse order of the removal.

NOTE:

After completing all procedures, start the engine and check the fuel system for leaks.

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Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

  • β€’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
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