Ford Fiesta: Fuel System - General Information - 1.6L EcoBoost (132kW/180PS) – Sigma / Fuel System Pressure Check. General Procedures

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment

310-D009 (D95L-7211-A) Fuel Pressure Test Kit

Check

1. NOTICE: This pressure check is for the low pressure side of the fuel system.

   Release the fuel system pressure.
   Refer to: Fuel System Pressure Release (310-00B Fuel System - General Information - 1.6L EcoBoost (132kW/180PS) – Sigma, General Procedures).
   

1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
   Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect (414-01 Battery, Mounting and Cables, General Procedures).
   

1. Remove the engine cover.
   

1. Remove the air cleaner outlet pipe.
   Refer to: Air Cleaner Outlet Pipe (303-12B Intake Air Distribution and Filtering - 1.6L EcoBoost (132kW/180PS) – Sigma, Removal and Installation).
   Refer to: Quick Release Coupling (310-00B Fuel System - General Information - 1.6L EcoBoost (132kW/180PS) – Sigma, General Procedures).
   

1. NOTE: Late build shown, early build similar.

   On late build vehicles, disconnect the fuel jumper tube-to-fuel rail spring lock coupling. On early build vehicles, disconnect the quick release coupling.
   Refer to: Quick Release Coupling (310-00B Fuel System - General Information - 1.6L EcoBoost (132kW/180PS) – Sigma, General Procedures).
   Refer to: Spring Lock Couplings (310-00B Fuel System - General Information - 1.6L EcoBoost (132kW/180PS) – Sigma, General Procedures).
   

1. Install the Fuel Pressure Test Kit between the fuel jumper tube and the high pressure pump.
   Use Special Service Tool: 310-D009 (D95L-7211-A)  Fuel Pressure Test Kit.

1. Install air cleaner outlet pipe.
   Refer to: Air Cleaner Outlet Pipe (303-12B Intake Air Distribution and Filtering - 1.6L EcoBoost (132kW/180PS) – Sigma, Removal and Installation).
   

1. Install the fuel pump relay fuse F11.
   

1. Connect the battery ground cable.
   Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect (414-01 Battery, Mounting and Cables, General Procedures).
   

1. NOTE: Carry out a Key ON Engine OFF (KOEO) visual inspection for fuel leaks prior to completing the fuel system pressure test.

   NOTE: After completion of the fuel system pressure test, open the drain valve on the Fuel Pressure Test Kit and release any residual fuel into a suitable container prior to removing the tool.

   Test the fuel system pressure to make sure it is within the specified range.
   Refer to: Specifications (310-00B Fuel System - General Information - 1.6L EcoBoost (132kW/180PS) – Sigma, Specifications).