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Removing and installing fuel pressure senderG247
Removing and installing fuel pressure sender -G247-
Special tools and workshop equipment required
   
t  Assembly tool -T10118-
t  Double hexagon socket, 27 mm -VAS 5301/7-
  WARNING
Observe safety precautions when releasing fuel pressure in high-pressure section → Chapter
For safety reasons, the fuse for the fuel pump must be removed before opening the fuel system → Chapter. Otherwise, the fuel pump could be activated by the driver door contact switch.
Removing:
–  Remove engine cover/air filter → Chapter.
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–  Remove coolant pipe and oil dipstick tube from intake manifold -arrows-.
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–  Push oil dipstick tube downwards to right -arrow-.
–  Release connector from fuel pressure sender -G247- using assembly tool -T10118-.
  WARNING
The fuel rail is pressurized. Wear eye protection and protective clothing to avoid possible injury and skin contact. Before loosening the fuel pressure sender -G247- wrap a cloth around the connection. Then release pressure by carefully loosening the connection.
–  Unscrew fuel pressure sender -G247- using deep hexagon socket, 27 mm -VAS 5301/7-.
Installing:
Installation is carried out in the reverse order. When installing, note the following:
Specified torques → Item.
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Checking fuel pressure senderG247 > < Removing and installing high-pressure pump