Fuel Pressure Sensor: Service and Repair

Fuel Pressure Sensor

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Assembly tool (T10118)

• Torque wrench 5-50 Nm (VAG 1331)

• Socket wrench insert, 27 mm (VAS 5301/7)

Removing

• Fuel rail assembly overview. Refer to --> [ Fuel Rail Assembly Overview ] Fuel Rail Assembly Overview.

- Read safety precautions before beginning work. Refer to --> [ Safety Precautions ] Safety Precautions.

- Observe the rules for cleanliness. Refer to --> [ Clean Working Conditions ] Clean Working Conditions.

CAUTION!
Fuel system is under pressure! Before opening high pressure components of the fuel injection system, the fuel pressure must be relieved to residual pressure, procedures. Refer to --> [ High Side Fuel Pressure Releasing ] High Side Fuel Pressure Releasing.

- Remove the charge air pipe to the noise generator. Refer to --> [ Charge Air Pipe to Noise Generator ] Service and Repair.

- Remove the bracket - arrow - on the generator.





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





- Unlock the connector from the fuel pressure sensor - 1 - using the (T10118) and then disconnect the connector.





- Remove the fuel pressure sensor using the (VAS 5301/7).

- Collect leaking fuel with a cloth.

Installing

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

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.