Fuel Pressure Release: Service and Repair
FUEL SYSTEMa. When disconnecting the high pressure fuel line, a large amount of gasoline will spill out, so observe these procedures:
1. Disconnect the fuel pump connector.
2. Start the engine. After the engine has stopped on its own, turn the ignition switch OFF.
3. Put a container under the connection.
4. Slowly loosen the connection.
5. Disconnect the connection.
6. Plug the connection with a rubber plug.
7. Reconnect the fuel pump connector.
b. When connecting the flare nut or union bolt on the high pressure pipe union, observe these procedures:
1. Union Bolt Type:
Always use a new gasket.
2. Union Bolt Type:
Tighten the union bolt by hand.
3. Union Bolt Type:
Tighten the union bolt to the specified torque.
Torque: 29 N.m (300 kgf.cm, 22 ft.lbf)
4. Flare Nut Type:
Apply a light coat of engine oil to the flare and tighten the flare nut by hand.
5. Flare Nut Type:
Using SST, tighten the flare nut to the specified torque.
SST 09023-12700
NOTE: Do not rotate the fuel pipe, when tightening the flare nut.
Torque:
30 N.m (310 kgf.cm, 22 ft.lbf) for using SST
38 N.m (387 kgf.cm, 28 ft.lbf)
HINT: Use a torque wrench with a fulcrum length of 30 cm (11.81 in.).