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Fuel Pressure: Testing and Inspection


Fuel System - Pressure Test - KV6 - NAS

Service Repair No - 19.50.13


Remove
1. Remove acoustic cover.
2. Position absorbent cloth beneath fuel rail.

WARNING: Fuel vapour is highly flammable and in confined spaces is also explosive and toxic. Always have a fire extinguisher containing foam, CO2, gas or powder close at hand when handling or draining fuel.

3. Up to 03MY: Remove nut and bolt securing coil and position coil aside.







4. Connect adaptor LRT-19-006, to pressure gauge LRT-19-004.
5. Remove schraeder valve cap.
6. Connect pressure gauge to fuel rail schraeder valve.
7. Start engine. Pressure at idle = 3.4 bar. If pressure is below 3.4 bar, suspect the following in order: fuel hoses, filter, regulator and pump.

Refit
1. Stop engine.
2. Disconnect pressure gauge LRT-19-006 and adapter LRT-19-004 from fuel rail.
3. Up to 03MY: Fit and tighten nut and bolt securing coil.
4. Fit acoustic cover.