13 31 029 Checking delivery pressure of fuel pump (COOPER S)

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Special tools required:

11 8 480
13 1 130
13 3 063
13 5 222

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Switch off ignition
Remove intercooler, refer to 17 51 000 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING INTERCOOLER

IMPORTANT: The fuel in the fuel lines is under pressure (approx. 3 bar)!

Recycling:

Catch and dispose of escaping fuel.

Observe country-specific waste -disposal regulations.

Detach dust cap (1) from measuring valve on injection pipe (2).

Fig 1: Detaching Dust Cap From Measuring Valve

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IMPORTANT: When working in engine compartment, always place special tool 11 8 480 on intercooler (1) (risk of damage).

Fig 2: Installing Special Tool

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Checking fuel pressure with diagnosis system:

Fig 3: View Of Special Tool

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Connect special tools 13 1 130 and 13 5 222 to pressure sensor of diagnosis system.

Checking fuel pressure with pressure gauge:

Attach special tools 13 3 063 and 13 1 130.

Connect special tool 13 1 130 first to pressure gauge or diagnosis system and then to fuel rail (1).

Fig 4: Connecting Special Tool

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Install intercooler (2).

Measuring fuel pressure:

Start engine.

Check fuel delivery pressure. Refer to FUEL SYSTEM - TECHNICAL DATA .

Switch off engine.

Fig 5: Identifying Programmable DIS

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