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Fuel injection System






Safety Precautions

If it is necessary to use testing and measuring devices on road tests, observe the following:


Distraction and improperly secured test equipment can lead to accidents.

There is a risk that the passenger airbag could deploy in a collision.

Operating testing and measuring equipment while driving creates a distraction.

There is an increased risk of injury due to unsecured testing and measuring equipment.

Always secure testers on the rear seat with a strap and have a second person on the rear seat to operate them.


Always follow the instructions when disconnecting the battery. Refer to.

Note the following when working on the fuel system:


There is a risk of injury because the fuel is under very high pressure.

Before opening the high pressure area of the fuel injection system, fuel pressure must be relieved to residual pressure.

To reduce the remaining residual pressure, lay a clean cloth around the connector and carefully loosen connector.

- Procedures before opening high pressure fuel injection system. Refer to => [ Before Opening High Pressure Fuel Injection System ] Service and Repair.

To prevent personal injury and damage to the injection and ignition system, observe the following:

Individuals with a pacemaker must not stay in the danger area of high voltage systems, for example ignition systems, xenon light.

The ignition must be switched off before connecting or disconnecting injection and ignition system wiring or tester cables.

Fuel lines must not be opened when engine is running.

Only clean engine with ignition switched off.

While testing it is possible that there may be some faults stored in the engine control module. After completing all testing and repairs, check the DTC memory. If a fault has been stored: