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)


• Follow the safety measures for releasing the high side fuel pressure. Refer to => [ High Side Fuel Pressure, Releasing ] Service and Repair.

• For safety reasons, interrupt the current supply to the fuel pump, refer to => [ Safety Precautions ] Safety Precautions before opening the fuel system because the fuel pump is activated by the drivers door contact switch.

Removing

- Remove the engine cover/upper air filter housing. Refer to => [ Engine Cover/Upper Air Filter Housing ] Engine Cover/Upper Air Filter Housing.

- Remove the coolant pipe and oil dipstick guide tube bolts - arrows - from the intake manifold.






- Press the oil dipstick tube down and to the right - arrow -.






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


The fuel rail is pressurized! Always wear protective eye-wear and protective clothing to prevent injuries and fuel from coming in contact with your skin. Before loosening the fuel pressure sensor, place a cloth around the connection point. Then release pressure by carefully loosening.

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

Installing

Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:

For the correct tightening specification, see => [ (Item 19) ] Fuel Rail, Injectors and Pipes Overview, from 05.06.