ENGINE FAMILY SPECIFICATION BMW / BOSCH COMMON RAIL Euro 4

M47N / M47TU (2.0d) Diesel Injector
Cross-Reference & Technical Specs

Authoritative technical specifications, verified Bosch part numbers, control valve stamping codes, nozzle spray orifices, and hold-down tightening torque for the M47N / M47TU (2.0d) diesel engine family.

Primary OEM BMW / BOSCH
Control Valve F00VC01022
Nozzle Code DLLA160P1308
Peak Pressure 1600 bar
Hold-Down Torque 9 Nm + 90°
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All Verified Part Numbers for M47N / M47TU (2.0d)

The following 1 common-rail injector assembly is calibrated for this engine family. Click the SKU to view individual test bench flow curves, sister cross-references, and vehicle applications.

Part Number (SKU) Primary OE Reference Control Valve Nozzle Code
0445110131 → 13537794553, 7794553, 7793836, F00VC01022 DLLA160P1308
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Verified Vehicle Compatibility

Make / Manufacturer Vehicle Model & Platform Engine Specification Model Years
BMW 320d (E46 / E90 / E91) M47 D20 2.0d 163hp 2003-2007
BMW 520d (E60 / E61) M47 D20 2.0d 163hp 2005-2008
BMW 120d (E87) M47 D20 2.0d 163hp 2004-2007
BMW X3 2.0d (E83) M47N2 2.0d 2004-2007
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Installation, Tightening Torque & Re-torque Protocol

Strict torque compliance is mandatory on M47N / M47TU (2.0d) common-rail cylinder heads. Over-torquing stretches the injector body or strips the head clamping threads, while under-torquing allows combustion blow-by past the copper sealing washer:

🔧 Recommended Assembly Torques:
  • Hold-down clamp bolt: 9 Nm + 90° (cold state). Always clean the cylinder head recess with an injector seat reamer.
  • High-pressure rail flare nut: 25–30 N·m using a dedicated 17 mm line wrench.
  • Return leak-off banjo bolt: 9–12 N·m with fresh copper washers on both sides of the banjo union.
⚠️ ECU IMA Coding Requirement:

After fitting replacement injectors on M47N / M47TU (2.0d), generate or program the cylinder-specific IMA calibration code into the engine ECU using an OEM-level scan tool (Bosch KTS, Renault CLIP, or VAG-COM) to prevent cylinder power imbalance and rough idle.

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Technical Diagnostics FAQ for M47N / M47TU (2.0d)

What DTC fault codes indicate a failing injector on M47N / M47TU (2.0d)?

The most frequent fault codes are P0201 through P0204 (Injector Circuit Malfunction on Cylinders 1–4), P2146/P2149 (Injector Group Supply Voltage Error), and P0087 (Fuel Rail Pressure Low due to excessive internal leak-off). Measure solenoid coil resistance across the pins (0.5–1.5 Ω) and perform a graduated-bottle dynamic leak-back test to pinpoint the leaking cylinder.

Can sister SKUs within the M47N / M47TU (2.0d) family be interchanged?

Not unless explicitly confirmed on the vehicle build plate. While sister SKUs share the same physical outer envelope and F00VC01022 control valve, they differ in nozzle spray orifice angle and factory IMA flow calibration. Mixing sister SKUs on the same engine block can trigger rough idle, elevated exhaust gas temperatures (EGT), and MOT emissions failure.