Fuel Pressure Release: Service and Repair

FUEL PRESSURE RELEASE PROCEDURES

CAUTION:
^ DO NOT smoke during this procedure.
^ Use of protective eye wear is recommended when opening a pressurized fuel fitting.

When disconnecting the fuel high pressure line, a large amount of gasoline will spill out, so observe the following procedures:



- Disconnect the fuel pump connector.
- Start the engine.
- After the engine has stopped on its own, turn the ignition switch to LOCK.
- Put a container under the connection.



- Slowly loosen the connection.
- LEXUS recommends using a fuel filter connection for this process.
- Disconnect the connection.
- Plug the connection with a rubber plug.