Fuel Pressure Sensor: Service and Repair

WARNING: HIGH PRESSURE FUEL LINES DELIVER DIESEL FUEL UNDER EXTREME PRESSURE FROM THE INJECTION PUMP TO THE FUEL INJECTORS. THIS MAY BE AS HIGH AS 23,000PSI (1600)BAR. USE EXTREME CAUTION WHEN INSPECTING FOR HIGH PRESSURE FUEL LEAKS. FUEL UNDER THIS AMOUNT OF PRESSURE CAN PENETRATE SKIN CAUSING PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH. INSPECT FOR HIGH PRESSURE LEAKS WITH A SHEET OF CARD BOARD. WEAR SAFETY GOGGLES AND ADEQUATE PROTECTIVE CLOTHING WHEN SERVICING THE FUEL SYSTEM.

REMOVAL
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Disconnect the fuel rail pressure sensor wiring harness connector.
3. Unbolt fuel rail pressure sensor from the housing and remove together with the seal.

INSTALLATION
1. Clean sealing surfaces.
2. Install new seal and lubricate with clean diesel fuel.

Fuel Pressure Sensor:

3. Properly position sensor and install retaining bolt.
4. Connect wiring harness connector.
5. Connect negative battery cable.

REMOVAL

1. Refer to FUEL SYSTEM/FUEL INJECTION - WARNING Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the mixing housing.

Fuel Rail Pressure Sensor:

3. Unplug the sensor.
4. Counter-hold the threaded connection at the fuel rail and unscrew the sensor.

INSTALLATION
1. Refer to FUEL SYSTEM/FUEL INJECTION - WARNING Install the sealing ring on to the sensor.
2. Screw the sensor in to the fuel rail. Counter-hold the threaded connection and tighten the sensor to 18 lbs. ft. (25 N.m.).
3. Connect the wiring harness to the sensor.
4. Install the mixing housing.
5. Connect negative battery cable.