Fuel Pressure, Checking: Notes

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Special Tools And Workshop Equipment Required

Pressure Tester Kit VAS 6550
Trim Removal Wedge 3409
Vehicle Diagnostic Tester
Pressure Tester Kit - Adapter Set - Hose 3 VAS 6550/3-3
Pressure Tester Kit - Adapter Set - Hose 4 VAS 6550/3-4

NOTE:

The connector couplings must >>audibly<< engage when locking.

Note the color coding when installing the coupling. Refer to CONNECTOR COUPLINGS, SEPARATING !

Pull on the connector coupling to make sure it is secure.

Disconnect the connector couplings. Refer to CONNECTOR COUPLINGS, SEPARATING .

Voltage supply OK.

NOTE:

Follow all safety precautions. Refer to SAFETY PRECAUTIONS .

Follow the guidelines for clean working conditions. Refer to PARKING/AUXILIARY HEATER AND FUEL SYSTEM CLEAN WORKING CONDITIONS .

-- Disconnect the supply line (metal coupling) -1- and wipe up any leaking fuel with a cloth. Disconnect the connector couplings. Refer to CONNECTOR COUPLINGS, SEPARATING .

Fig 1: Disconnecting Fuel Supply Line

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-- Connect the Pressure Tester Kit - Hose 1 VAS 6550/1 to the connection -A- on the Pressure Tester Kit VAS 6550.

-- Connect the Pressure Tester Kit - Hose 1 VAS 6550/1 to the connection -B- on the Pressure Tester Kit VAS 6550.

Fig 2: Identifying Pressure Tester Kit - Hose 1 VAS 6550/1

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-- Connect the Pressure Tester Kit - Hose 1 VAS 6550/1 to the fuel supply line -1- to the engine.

-- Connect the Pressure Tester Kit - Hose 2 VAS 6550/2 to the fuel line to the fuel tank.

-- Pull on the connector couplings to make sure they are secure.

-- Make sure that the drain valve -C- on the Pressure Tester (Diesel) -1- is shut.

Fig 3: Identifying Shut-Off Valves A And B On Pressure Tester Kit

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-- The shut-off valves -A and B- on the Pressure Tester Kit -1- are opened.