Fuel Rail Pressure (FRP) Sensor - 3.5L GTDI: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2012 Ford Pickup. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

WARNING: Do not smoke, carry lighted tobacco or have an open flame of any type when working on or near any fuel-related component. Highly flammable mixtures are always present and may be ignited. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury.

WARNING: Before working on or disconnecting any of the fuel tubes or fuel system components, relieve the fuel system pressure to prevent accidental spraying of fuel. Fuel in the fuel system remains under high pressure, even when the engine is not running. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.

Release the fuel system pressure. For additional information, REFER to FUEL SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION .
Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, REFER to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .
Remove the intake manifold. For additional information, REFER to ENGINE - 3.5L GTDI .
Disconnect the Fuel Rail Pressure (FRP) sensor electrical connector.
NOTE: During repair procedure, cleanliness is extremely important. Any foreign material, including any material created while cleaning or removing components that enters the fuel supply passages may cause engine failure.

NOTE: Use compressed air to remove any foreign material from around the FRP sensor area before removal.

Remove and discard the FRP sensor.