Fuel Pressure Gauge Installation and Removal
Special Tools
EN-49495 Fuel Pressure Gauge
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools .
Installation Procedure
Warning: Petrol or petrol vapours are highly flammable. A fire could occur if an ignition source is present. Never drain or store petrol or diesel fuel in an open container, due to the possibility of fire or explosion. Have a dry chemical (Class B) fire extinguisher nearby.
Warning: Wrap a shop towel around the fuel pressure connection in order to reduce the risk of fire and personal injury. The towel will absorb any fuel leakage that occurs during the connection of the fuel pressure gauge. Place the towel in an approved container when the connection of the fuel pressure gauge is complete.
Caution: Clean all of the following areas before performing any disconnections in order to avoid possible contamination in the system: • | The fuel pipe connections |
• | The areas surrounding the connections |
- Disconnect the quick connect coupling of the fuel feed hose from the fuel feed pipe of the fuel rail. Use a workshop towel in order to catch any remaining fuel that may leak.
- Install the J 42982 between the fuel feed pipe of the fuel rail and of the fuel feed hose.
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.
- Install the J 34730-1A to the J 42982 , and tighten securely.
- Turn ON the ignition in order to pressurise the fuel system.
- Turn OFF the ignition.
- Check for any fuel leaks.
Removal Procedure
- Remove the J 34730-1A from the J 42982.
- Using the CH-47831 , disconnect the quick connect coupling of the J 42982 from the fuel feed pipe of the fuel rail. Use a workshop towel in order to catch any remaining fuel that may leak.
- Disconnect the quick connect coupling of the fuel feed hose (3) from the J 42982 , and remove the adapter. Use a workshop towel in order to catch any remaining fuel that may leak.
- Connect the quick-connect fitting of the fuel feed hose (3) to the fuel feed pipe of the fuel rail.
- Turn ON the ignition in order to pressurise the fuel system.
- Turn OFF the ignition.
- Check for any fuel leaks.
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