ENGINE FAMILY SPECIFICATION Mercedes-Benz / BOSCH COMMON RAIL Euro 4

OM646 (2.2 CDI) 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 OM646 (2.2 CDI) diesel engine family.

Primary OEM Mercedes-Benz / BOSCH
Control Valve F00VC01334
Nozzle Code DLLA153P1488
Peak Pressure 1600 bar
Hold-Down Torque 7 Nm + 90°
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All Verified Part Numbers for OM646 (2.2 CDI)

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
0445110216 → A6460700987, A6460700887, A6460700787, F00VC01334 DLLA153P1488
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Verified Vehicle Compatibility

Make / Manufacturer Vehicle Model & Platform Engine Specification Model Years
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 311 CDI / 315 CDI / 515 CDI (906) OM646.985 / OM646.986 2.2 CDI 2006-2009
Mercedes-Benz Vito / Viano 109 / 111 / 115 CDI (W639) OM646.980 / OM646.982 2.2 CDI 2006-2010
Mercedes-Benz C200 CDI / C220 CDI (W203 / W204) OM646 2.2 CDI 2006-2009
Mercedes-Benz E200 CDI / E220 CDI (W211) OM646 2.2 CDI 2006-2009
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Installation, Tightening Torque & Re-torque Protocol

Strict torque compliance is mandatory on OM646 (2.2 CDI) 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: 7 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 OM646 (2.2 CDI), 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 OM646 (2.2 CDI)

What DTC fault codes indicate a failing injector on OM646 (2.2 CDI)?

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 OM646 (2.2 CDI) family be interchanged?

Not unless explicitly confirmed on the vehicle build plate. While sister SKUs share the same physical outer envelope and F00VC01334 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.