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SB-10053604-1203
SI M13 01 13
Fuel Systems
August 2013
Technical Service
SUBJECT
N14 and N18 Engine: High-pressure Pump Repair Instruction
MODEL
R55
R56
R57
R58
R59
R60
R61
INFORMATION
The current version of ISTA/D Repair Instruction 13 51 017, “Removing and installing or replacing high-pressure
pump (N14, N18)” has a procedure error. The current version of the Repair Instruction states to replace the highpressure supply hose on the N14 engine. The Repair Instruction also states not to replace the high-pressure supply
hose on the N18 engine. The N18 portion of the Repair Instruction is incorrect. As an interim solution, follow the
procedure outlined below until this portion of the Repair Instruction is corrected.
Continental High-pressure Pump
(1):
All vehicles equipped with the N14
engine (all production)
All N18 vehicles produced up to
3/2012 are equipped with a
Continental High-pressure Pump.
When the N18 engine is fitted with a
Continental High-pressure Pump (1),
the high-pressure supply hose (2)
MUST be replaced when making
repairs.
Bosch High-pressure Pump (1):
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All vehicles equipped with the N18
engine and produced from 3/2012 and
later.
When the engine is fitted with a Bosch
High-pressure Pump (1) the highpressure supply hose (2) MUST NOT
be replaced when making repairs.
The remaining portion of the Repair Instruction and tightening torques are correct.
Refer to EPC for the applicable part numbers when making repairs.
WARRANTY INFORMATION
Not applicable.
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