Fuel Pressure Release: Service and Repair
FUEL PRESSURE RELEASE PROCEDUREA. When disconnecting the high fuel pressure line, a large amount of gasoline will spill out, so observe the following procedures:
(1) Disconnect the fuel pump connector.
(2) Start the engine. After the engine has stopped on its own, turn the ignition switch to LOCK.
(3) Put a container under the connection.
(4) Slowly loosen the connection.
(5) Disconnect the connection.
(6) Plug the connection with a rubber plug.
B. When connecting the union bolt on the high pressure pipe union, observe the following procedures:
(1) Always use 2 new gaskets.
(2) Tighten the union bolt by hand.
(3) Tighten the union bolt to the specified torque.
Torque: 29 N.m (300 kgf-cm, 21 ft.lbf)
C. When connecting the flare nut on the high pressure pipe union, observe the following procedures:
(1) Apply a light coat of engine oil to the flare nut, and tighten the flare nut by hand.
(2) Using SST, tighten the flare nut to specified torque. SST 09631-22020
NOTICE: Do not rotate the fuel pipe, when tightening the flare nut.
Torque: 28 N.m (285 kgf-cm, 21 ft.lbf)
HINT: Use a torque wrench with a fulcrum length of 30 cm (11.81 in.).