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Engine Compression Test

Special Tools

    • EN-46783 Thread Adapter
    • EN-46791 Adapter
    • EN-47632 Cleaning Tool

For equivalent regional tools refer to Special Tools .

Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the fuel injector. Refer to Fuel Injector Removal .

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  3. Clean the injector sealing surfaces in the cylinder head using the EN-47632 cleaning tool  (1) in the following procedure:
  4. • first use the brush side to loosen the dirt.
    • second use the sponge side to remove the dirt.

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  5. Remove the front compartment fuse block cover (1) from the fuse block (2).
  6. Remove the fuel pump relay KR23A. Refer to Relay Replacement : Within an Electrical Center → Attached to Wire Harness .

Compression Test


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    Note: EN-46791 adapter can only be installed in pairs along with the fuel injector at cylinder 1 and cylinder 2.

  1. Install the EN-46791 adapter  (1) with the fuel injector (2) and the fuel injector bracket in cylinder 1 with a NEW fuel injector gasket.
  2. Install the fuel injector washer.
  3. Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

  4. Install the fuel injector bracket nut and tighten to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).
  5. Install the EN-46783 thread adapter  (3) to the EN-46791 adapter  (1).

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    Note: Use a compression plotter with a measuring range of 10-40 bar (145-580 PSI).

  7. Install a suitable compression plotter (1) to the EN-46783 thread adapter .
  8. Connect the battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
  9. Note: A second person is required.

    Note: Engine speed at least 200 RPM.

  10. Start the engine for approximate 4 seconds.
  11. Check the compression of cylinder 1.
  12. Disconnect the battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
  13. Remove the EN-46791 adapter with the compression plotter from cylinder 1.
  14. Repeat the steps 1-10 for cylinder 2 and 3.
  15. Note: Maximum pressure difference 1.5 bar (22 PSI).

  16. Compare the compression values from cylinder 1-3.

Installation Procedure

  1. Install the fuel pump relay KR23A. Refer to Relay Replacement : Within an Electrical Center → Attached to Wire Harness .

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  3. Install the front compartment fuse block cover (1) to the fuse block (2).
  4. Install the fuel injector. Refer to Fuel Injector Installation .
   


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