Preliminary Work
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Porsche Cayenne, 2009 Porsche Cayenne, and 2008 Porsche Cayenne. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Information
Before replacing the high-pressure pump if you suspect that it is faulty, check the performance of the fuel pumps in the tank. → WM 200201 CHECKING FUEL PRESSURE (LOW PRESSURE) ON DFI ENGINES or → WM 206601 CHECKING FUEL DELIVERY RATE (LOW PRESSURE DELIVERY RATE) ON DFI ENGINES
- Remove engine compartment cover at the plenum panel at the middle and left. → Removing front trim (engine compartment)
- Pull out the fuses for the two fuel pumps. This stops the fuel pumps from starting up when a door is opened.