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BOSCH 13647597870BOSCH 13647597870 Direct Fuel Injector BMW 320i 328i 428i 528i X3 X5 2.0L Turbo N20 N26 0261500073 · Euro 56

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CRITICAL INSTALLATION SPECIFICATIONS & TORQUES

Torques (Hold-down):13 N·m

Torques (Tightening):23 N·m

Copper washer:Renew the sealing washer on every installation. 1.50 mm standard; step up to 1.70 mm after light seat reaming, 2.00 mm after heavy seat refinishing.

IMA / ECU coding:Not required for this assembly

MANDATORY INSTALLATION CHECKLIST

[ ]Bore cleaned to bare metal using nylon/brass reaming brush & vacuumed (zero debris / no steel wire)
[ ]New copper sealing washer fitted with correct thickness (do not reuse old washer)
[ ]High-temperature ceramic paste applied to injector body shaft (never coat the nozzle tip)
[ ]Hold-down clamp bolt tightened in stage torque/angle sequence as specified
[ ]Fuel rail high-pressure line union torqued without tension or cross-threading
[ ]IMA / QR calibration code entered into diagnostic tool (Lexia/KTS/VCDS) for cylinder balancing
[ ]Low-pressure air bleed performed, engine idling leak-off test verified leak-free

BOSCH

13647597870

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SolenoidBosch HDEV5 / HDEV6 Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI, 200 bar)Euro 56

BOSCH 13647597870 Direct Fuel Injector BMW 320i 328i 428i 528i X3 X5 2.0L Turbo N20 N26 0261500073

Reference data for Bosch 13647597870 common rail injector · OEM 7597870, 13647639994, 7639994, 0261500073, 0261500109, 0261500247, FJ1177 · Application BMW N20 / N26 / N55 / S55 (2.0L & 3.0L TwinPower Turbo)

Engine Platform:BMW N20 / N26 / N55 / S55 (2.0L & 3.0L TwinPower Turbo) →

OE REFERENCE7597870, 13647639994, 7639994, 0261500073, 0261500109, 0261500247, FJ1177

CONTROL VALVE-

NOZZLE-

RAIL PRESSURE200 bar

EMISSIONEuro 5 / Euro 6 / ULEV II

WARRANTY12 Months

Compatible Injectors

OEM Ref

Vehicle & Engine Fitment

Vehicle	Engine	Years
BMW 3 Series F30 / F31 (320i / 328i / 335i)	BMW N20 / N26 / N55 / S55 (2.0L & 3.0L TwinPower Turbo)	2012-2016
BMW 5 Series F10 / F11 (520i / 528i / 535i)	BMW N20 / N26 / N55 / S55 (2.0L & 3.0L TwinPower Turbo)	2011-2017
BMW X3 F25 / X4 F26 (xDrive28i / xDrive35i)	BMW N20 / N26 / N55 / S55 (2.0L & 3.0L TwinPower Turbo)	2011-2017
BMW X5 F15 / X6 F16 (xDrive35i)	BMW N20 / N26 / N55 / S55 (2.0L & 3.0L TwinPower Turbo)	2014-2018

Technical Specifications

Specification	Value
sku	13647597870
brand	BOSCH
manufacturer_code	0261500073
pressure_rating	200 bar (2900 psi)
torque_flange	13 N-m (115 lb-in)
torque_line	23 N-m (17 lb-ft)
engine_family	BMW 2.0L TwinPower Turbo DOHC N20B20 / N26B20 & 3.0L N55
Operating PressureCore Spec

CIRCUIT ASSEMBLY

Matched High-Pressure Fuel Pump (Fuel Circuit Assembly)

Operates on the same high-pressure rail circuit. When troubleshooting low rail pressure (DTC P0087), verify pump volumetric delivery before replacing injectors.

BOSCHExact Engine & Chassis Match

13517847204

Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) • 200 bar

🚙 Bmw 3 Series (F30/F31) (N20)

Technical Specifications & Pinout

BOSCHExact Engine & Chassis Match

13517588879

Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) • 200 bar

🚙 Engine Code N20

Technical Specifications & Pinout

BOSCHExact Engine & Chassis Match

13517616170

Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) • 200 bar

🚙 Engine Code N20

Technical Specifications & Pinout

Diagnostic Trouble Codes & Fault Protocols

Common diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) triggered when this common rail injector experiences wear, circuit faults, or calibration drift:

P0087Critical

Fuel Rail / System Pressure Too Low

Excessive internal backleak from worn control valve seats drops common rail pressure below target under engine load.

P0087 Guide →🧪 Backleak Calculator

P0201 - P0208High

Injector Circuit Malfunction / Open Circuit

Solenoid coil resistance drift (0.2-0.5 Ω) or piezo stack degradation triggers driver stage shutdown on affected cylinders.

P0201 Circuit Guide →

P0300 / P0301+High

Cylinder Misfire & Balancing Deviation

Carbon-clogged nozzle spray holes or missing IMA calibration causes uneven cylinder contribution. Recode ECM and verify washer seating.

P0300 Misfire Protocol →💻 IMA Coding Tool 📐 Washer Thickness

P0088High

Fuel Rail / System Pressure Too High

Spill line backpressure or stuck metering valve prevents rail depressurization, creating overpressure risks under load.

P0088 Guide →📊 Rail Pressure Converter

Browse all 61 Diesel Diagnostic Trouble Codes in our Workshop Hub ->

WORKSHOP PROTOCOLS

Technical Diagnostic & Service Protocols

Authoritative field procedures, diagnostic testing thresholds, and service SOPs for this assembly.

COMMON RAIL WORKSHOP DIAGNOSTICS

Fuel Metering Valve (IMV/SCV) Diagnostics Guide

Diagnostic guide for common rail fuel metering valves (IMV/SCV/FCA/MPROP). Normally open vs closed, coil resistance, PWM duty cycle & P0088 / P0089 test.

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OBD-II DIAGNOSTIC PROTOCOL

P0087 Low Rail Pressure Diagnosis Guide

Step-by-step workshop diagnostic protocol for OBD-II DTC P0087 (Fuel Rail Pressure Too Low). 5-stage troubleshooting tree: backleak testing, SCV valve, PRV valve, and high-pressure pump.

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DIESEL WORKSHOP DIAGNOSTIC SOP

Cylinder Balance & Injector Deviation Guide

Common rail diesel cylinder balance & smooth running diagnostic guide. Balance rates, mg/stroke deviation, P0263 misfire, compression vs injector test.

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ASSEMBLY & INSTALLATION PROTOCOL

Diesel Injector Torque Specs & TTY Angles Guide

Common rail diesel injector hold-down bolt torque specs, TTY angles & pipe unions. Covers Bosch, Detroit DD13, Cummins & VAG 2.0 TDI workshop data in Nm.

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