Fuel Pressure Sensor

2012 Ford Focus L4-2.0LSECTION Fuel Pressure Sensor



Fuel Pressure Sensor

WARNING: Before beginning any service procedure, REFER to Safety Warnings . Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.

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Removal

WARNING: Do not smoke, carry lighted tobacco or have an open flame of any type when working on or near any fuel-related component. Highly flammable mixtures are always present and may be ignited. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury.

WARNING: Do not work on the fuel system until the pressure has been released and the engine has cooled. Fuel in the high-pressure fuel system is hot and under very high pressure. High-pressure fuel may cause cuts and contact with hot fuel may cause burns. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury.

1. Release the fuel system pressure. REFER to Fuel System Pressure Release .

2. Disconnect the battery ground cable. REFER to Battery Disconnect .

3. Disconnect the fuel pressure sensor electrical connector.

4. NOTICE: During repair procedure, cleanliness is extremely important. Any foreign material, including any material created while cleaning or removing components that enters the fuel supply passages may cause engine failure.

NOTE: Use compressed air to remove any foreign material from around the fuel pressure sensor area before removal.
Remove and discard the fuel pressure sensor.
- To install, tighten to 14 Nm (124 lb-in)

Installation

1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.


RENDER: 1.0x

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When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

  • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
  • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
  • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
  • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.