Removing Fuel Pressure Sensor (High-Pressure Sensor)

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WARNING: Toxic substances

Danger of poisoning or suffocation
Danger of burns to the eyes and skin
1. → Ventilate the work area well.
2. → Never ingest or inhale.
3. → Read specific information on the Hazard Sheet.
4. → Wear personal protective gear.
5. → Do not smoke, eat or drink in the work area.

WARNING: Highly inflammable or explosive materials

Danger of fire or explosion
1. → Avoid contact with hot parts or sources of ignition.
2. → Use suction to remove ignitable vapours.
3. → Attach warning sign in a clearly visible position.
4. → Contain leaked media using non-flammable absorbent material and put it in a container designed for this purpose for disposal in accordance with local requirements.
5. → Secure collection containers/vessels to prevent them from tipping over.

NOTIFICATION

Dirt on Injection system components

Material damage
Rough-running engine
Bad exhaust emissions
1. → Thoroughly clean connection points and adjacent areas before loosening them. If the engine is very dirty, wash it before starting disassembly work.
2. → Lay removed parts on a clean surface and cover them. Do not use fibre-shedding cloths.
3. → Carefully cover components or seal them if repair work will not be carried out immediately. Place rubber caps on connections. Seal intake openings with film or adhesive tape.
4. → Only install clean parts. Do not take spare parts out of the packaging until just before installation.
5. → Never use compressed air when the system is open. Do not move the vehicle.

Remove support for intake-air distributor -1- .

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Support for intake-air distributor
1. 1.1 Unscrew nut -2- .
2. 1.2 Unscrew screw -3- .
3. 1.3 Remove support for intake-air distributor -1- and guide it out of the engine compartment.
Release and disconnect electric plug connection for fuel pressure sensor -1- .

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Electric plug connection for fuel pressure sensor (high-pressure sensor)
Unscrew fuel pressure sensor -1- using > T40218 - socket insert a/f 27 .

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Fuel pressure sensor (high-pressure sensor)
Close off connection opening using suitable stoppers.
Catch emerging fuel using suitable aids.