Checking fuel pump:

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Remove fuel pump relay.

Connect special tool 61 3 050 to terminals 87 and 30.

Fig 1: Locating Terminals 87 And 30

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Press button and read off fuel pump delivery pressure on DIS Tester.

Compare actual value with setpoint value of delivery pressure.

NOTE: For further test procedures,
refer to 13 31... NOTES ON FUEL PRESSURE CHECK (REFERENCE PRESSURE: INTAKE MANIFOLD PRESSURE) Fuel pressure check.

NOTE: Removing special tool kit 13 5 220:

Switch off engine
Screw out check valve fully again.
Remove special tool kit 13 5 220 from pressure regulator housing.
Catch and dispose of escaping fuel.
NOTE: Interrogate fault memory of DME control unit.
Check stored fault messages.
Rectify faults.
Then clear fault memory.