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Before Opening High Pressure Fuel Injection System

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CAUTION:

The fuel injection system is divided into a high pressure section (maximum approximately 120 bar) and a low pressure system (approximately 6 bar).

Before opening high pressure parts, for example removing high pressure pump, fuel rail, fuel injectors, fuel pipes, etc., reduce the fuel pressure in the high pressure area to a residual pressure of approximately 6 bar. The procedure for this is as follows.

NOTE:

hp is the same as mbar 1bar is 1000 mbar or 1000 hp or 100000 Pa If you have 36000hp on the tester you have 36000 mbar or 36 bar system-pressure.

High Fuel Pressure, Reducing

-- Connect vehicle diagnostic tester.

Fig 1: Connecting Vehicle Diagnostic Tester To Diagnostic Connector
GWWA00-10303Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, LLC

-- Start engine and run at idle speed.

-- Select "engine electronics" in OBD.

-- Then select "Measured values".

-- Select "Fuel pressure" from the list.

-- When the engine is at idle, fuel pressure between 30 and 40 bar (435.11 to 580.15 psi) is displayed.

-- Pry off the cover -1- on the left of the instrument panel, for example using the trim removal wedge3409 -arrow-.

Fig 2: Identifying Instrument Panel Cover
GWWA70-10665Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, LLC

-- While the engine is idling, remove the fuse in the fuse holder inside the instrument panel on the driver side from the Fuel Pump (FP) control module -J538-. Refer to appropriate SYSTEM WIRING DIAGRAM.

Fig 3: Identifying Fuse Carrier
GWWA97-10558Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, LLC

-- Check fuel pressure.

-- Switch ignition off as soon as the fuel pressure drops to approximately 8 bar (116 psi).

NOTE:

The fuel pressure must not drop below 6 bar (87 psi), because otherwise the engine will shut off (risk of catalytic converter damage).

WARNING:

The fuel lines will continue to be filled with fuel, but will no longer be under high pressure. To open fuel system, wear protective eyewear and clothing to prevent injuries and contact with skin.

Before opening the high pressure system, place a cloth around the connection.

-- After reducing fuel pressure, place a clean cloth around the connection and open the high pressure system immediately. Escaping fuel must be absorbed.

Perform the following steps are completing all work:

-- Install fuse.

-- Erase Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) memory and, using "Guided Fault Finding  ", generate the readiness code in the Engine Control Module (ECM) vehicle diagnostic tester.