Before Service Precaution
BEFORE SERVICE PRECAUTION [L3 WITH TC]
WARNING:
- Fuel vapor is hazardous. It can easily ignite, causing serious injury and damage. Always keep sparks and flames away from fuel.
- Fuel line spills and leakage are dangerous. Fuel can ignite and cause serious injuries or death and damage. Fuel can also irritate skin and eyes. To prevent this, always complete the following "Fuel Line Safety Procedure".
- A person charged with static electricity could cause a fire or explosion, resulting in death or serious injury. Before performing work on the fuel system, discharge static electricity by touching the vehicle body.
Fuel Line Safety Procedure
NOTE:
- Fuel in the fuel system is under high pressure even when the engine is not running.
1. Remove the battery cover. Removal and Replacement
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Removal and Replacement
3. Remove the fuel-filler cap and release the pressure in the fuel tank.
4. Remove the fuel pump relay.
5. Connect the negative battery cable. Removal and Replacement
6. Start the engine.
7. After the engine stalls, crank the engine several times.
8. Switch the ignition to off.
9. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Removal and Replacement
10. Install the fuel pump relay.