Removing and installing fuel pressure senderG 247: VW 1.6 TDI (CAYA, CAYB, CAYC)

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Polo 6R (2009–2014), VW Touran I (1T, 2003–2015), VW Passat B6 (3C, 2005–2010), VW Golf VI (5K, 2008–2013), VW Golf Cabriolet (517, 2011–2016), VW Passat B7 saloon (362, 2010–2014), VW Passat B7 Variant (365, 2010–2014); platform code 521

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• Always read rules for cleanliness and instructions for working on fuel system .Follow these instructions before starting work and while working on the fuel system. — Remove engine cover .
• Clean carefully; cleaning solvent must not enter the electrical connector.
• Seal off high-pressure accumulator hole immediately with a suitable plug to prevent dirt from entering.

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📋 Procedure

1. ⚠ Always read rules for cleanliness and instructions for working on fuel system .Follow these instructions before starting work and while working on the fuel system. — Remove engine cover .
2. Before removal, clean area around thread for fuel pressure sender, using e.g. a cold cleaning solvent. No dirt must enter the bore in the high-pressure accumulator. [Note: Clean carefully; cleaning solvent must not enter the electrical connector.]
3. Dry fuel pressure senderG 247.
4. Pull electrical connector off fuel pressure senderG 247.
5. Unscrew fuel pressure senderG 247.

6. Use suction device to extract dirt from high-pressure accumulator bore (threads and sealing surface). Do not use tools or other instruments for this purpose. [Note: Seal off high-pressure accumulator hole immediately with a suitable plug to prevent dirt from entering.] [Note: Check that sealing surfaces (deformable sealing lip) and threads on fuel pressure senderG 247 are undamaged.Also check sealing surface of fuel rail bore.The thread on the fuel pressure senderG 247 has a special lubricating coating. The thread must be kept free of oil and grease.]
7. Screw in fuel pressure senderG 247 by hand.
8. Tighten sender. Specified torque .
9. After installation, run engine at moderate speed for several minutes and then switch off.
10. Check fuel system for leaks.
11. Read event memory.
12. Then test drive the vehicle with at least one full acceleration. Check high pressure part of fuel system again for leaks.
13. Read event memory.

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