BMW 3: Fuel preparation
The fuel preparation has again been adapted to meet the emission legislation
requirements. The high
pressure pump and the injectors have been revised and designed for an fuel
injection pressure of
350 bar (5076 psi).

Overview of fuel preparation
- Fuel delivery line
- Rail pressure sensor
- Direct rail
- Quantity control valve
- High pressure pump
- Solenoid valve injector

Strict cleanliness must be observed when carrying out any work on the
fuel system !
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The single-piston high pressure pump by Bosch, well-known from the B46
engine, is used. The high
pressure pump HDP6 is driven by a triple cam which is attached to the exhaust
camshaft. To be able
to
Injector mounting
Mounting bolts
Plastic sleeve (not required to be reinstalled after taken apart for
service)
Holding clamp with bayonet fitting
Rail
Solenoid valve injector
Casting lug
Th
Measures at the solenoid valve injector
The following graphic illustrates the differences between the HDVE5 and HDEV6
fuel injectors:
Solenoid valve injectors
Solenoid valve injector HDEV5
Soleno
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Concept
The rearview camera provides assistance in
parking and maneuvering backwards. The area
behind the vehicle is shown on the Control Display.
Safety information
Warning
The system cannot serve as a substitute for the
driver's personal judgment in assessing the
traffic conditions. There is a ri
Refueling
Fuel cap
1. To open the fuel filler flap, press on the rear
edge, arrow. The fuel filler flap opens.
2. Turn the fuel cap counterclockwise.
3. Place the fuel cap in the bracket attached to
the fuel filler flap.
Gasoline
For the best fuel efficiency, the gasoline should
be sulfur-free or