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Fuel Pressure Gage Installation and Removal

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE

TOOLS REQUIRED
- J 34730-1AFuel Pressure Gauge
- J 41041Fuel Pressure Gauge Adapter

1. Relieve the fuel system pressure. Refer to Fuel Pressure Relief Procedure.
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable.

CAUTION: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in Service Precautions.




3. Remove the fuel plug bolt (1) from the end of the fuel rail.




4. Install the J 41041 to fuel rail.
5. Install the J 34730-1A to the J 41041.
6. Connect the negative battery cable.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.


7. Turn ON the ignition in order to pressurize the fuel system.
8. Turn OFF the ignition.
9. Check for any fuel leaks and repair as necessary.
10. Start the engine.
11. Idle the engine at the normal operating temperature.
12. Verify the fuel pressure as follows:
- 210-260 kPa (30-37 psi) with the engine idling.
- 250-300 kPa (36-43 psi) when the engine is not running, the ignition switch is On, and the fuel pump running.
- The fuel pressure should hold at or more than 180 kPa (26 psi) within 1 minute of the engine not running while the ignition switch is Off and the fuel pump is not running.
13. If the fuel pressure is not within the specifications, refer to Fuel System Diagnosis.

REMOVAL PROCEDURE
1. Relieve the fuel system pressure. Refer to Fuel Pressure Relief Procedure.




2. Disconnect the J 34730-1A from the J 41041 fuel pressure gauge adapter. Use a shop towel in order to catch any remaining fuel that may leak.
3. Disconnect the J 41041 from the fuel rail. Use a shop towel in order to catch any remaining fuel that may leak.




4. Install the fuel rail plug bolt (1) and a new gasket to the fuel rail.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

Tighten
Tighten the plug bolt to 30 N.m (22 lb ft).

5. Connect the negative battery cable.
6. Turn ON the ignition in order to pressurize the fuel system.
7. Turn OFF the ignition.
8. Check for any fuel leaks and repair as necessary.