Fuel Pressure Test

(Refer to " Release Residual Pressure in Fuel Line  " ) 

1. Separate fuel feed tube from the delivery pipe.
   CAUTION: The residual fuel may be released after the "Release Residual Pressure in Fuel Line" procedure, so cover the connection area with a cloth or the like before disconnecting the fuel line.
2. Install the special service tools (0K353 - D4100, 09353 - 24100) for measuring the fuel pressure in between the fuel feed tube and the fuel delivery pipe (Refer to the figure below).

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1. Start the engine and measure the fuel pressure at idle.

   Fuel Pressure: 

   480 - 520 kPa (4.8 - 5.2 bar, 4.9 - 5.3 kgf/cm² , 69.6 - 75.4 psi)

   NOTE: If the fuel pressure differs from the standard value, repair or replace the related part (Refer to the table below).

   Fuel Pressure	Cause	Related Part
   Too Low	Fuel filter clogged	Fuel Filter
   	Fuel leakage	Fuel Pressure Regulator
   Too High	Fuel pressure regulator valve stuck	Fuel Pressure Regulator

2. Stop the engine, and then check for the change in the fuel pressure gauge reading.

   Standard Value:  The gauge reading should hold for about 5 minutes after the engine stops

   NOTE: If the gauge reading should not be held, repair or replace the related part (Refer to the table below).

   Fuel Pressure (After Engine Stops)	Cause	Related Part
   Fuel Pressure Drops Slowly	Leakage on injector	Injector
   Fuel Pressure Drops Immediately	Check valve of fuel pump stuck open	Fuel Pump

3. Turn the ignition switch OFF.

(Refer to " Release Residual Pressure in Fuel Line  ") 

1. Remove the Special Service Tool (SST) from the low pressure fuel feed tube and the low pressure inlet of high pressure fuel pump.
2. Connect the low pressure fuel feed tube and the low pressure inlet of high pressure fuel pump.