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Fuel Pressure Sensor: Service and Repair






Fuel Pressure Sensor (G247)

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

Assembly Tool (T10118)

Double Hexagon Socket 1/2 inch 27 mm (VAS 5301/7)

Removing


The fuel system is under pressure! Before opening the high pressure components of the fuel injection system, the pressure must be reduced to a residual pressure.

Reducing the high side pressure. Refer to => [ High Side Pressure, Reducing ] High Side Pressure, Reducing.

Vehicles with a Noise Generator:

- Remove the charge air pipe from the noise generator. Refer to => [ Charge Air Pipe from Noise Generator ] Charge Air Pipe from Noise Generator.

Continuation for All:

- Remove the upper bracket on the generator (C)- arrow -.





- Loosen the coolant pipe - arrows - from the intake manifold.





- Disconnect the connector from the fuel pressure sensor using the assembly tool (T10118).





- Remove the fuel pressure sensor using the double hexagon socket 1/2 inch 27 mm (VAS 5301/7).

- Collect leaking fuel with a cloth.

Installing

Installation is performed in reverse order of removal, noting the following:

Lubricate the fuel pressure sensor sealing point with clean engine oil.

- Tightening specifications, refer to => [ Fuel Rail Overview ] Fuel Rail Overview.