Fuel Pressure Sensor: Service and Repair

Fuel Pressure Sensor (G247)

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Assembly Tool (T10118)

• Torque Wrench (5-50 Nm) (V.A.G 1331)

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

Removing

• Fuel rail overview. Refer to => [ Fuel Rail Overview ] Fuel Rail Overview.

- Read the safety precautions before starting. Refer to => [ Safety Precautions ] Fuel Supply.

- Pay attention to the rules of cleanliness. Refer to => [ Clean Working Conditions ] Fuel Supply.


The fuel system is under pressure!

• Before opening high pressure components of the fuel injection system, the fuel pressure must be relieved to residual pressure, refer to => [ High Side Fuel Pressure, Releasing ] Service and Repair.

- Remove the charge air pipe from the noise generator, if equipped.

- Remove the bracket - arrow - from the generator (C) with an upward motion.






- Remove the bolts - arrows - for the coolant line from the intake manifold.






- Use the assembly tool (T10118) to unlock the connector from the fuel pressure sensor - 1 -, and then disconnect the connector.






- Use the double hexagon socket, 1/2 inch, 27 mm (VAS 5301/7) to remove the fuel pressure sensor.

- Collect the leaking fuel with a cloth.

Installing

Install in reverse order of removal. When doing this note the following:

• Lubricate the fuel pressure sensor sealing point with clean engine oil and install it in the fuel rail.

• Tightening specification, refer to => [ Fuel Rail Overview ] Fuel Rail Overview.