Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Fuel System: Precaution
- PRECAUTION
- Before working on the fuel system, disconnect the negative (-) battery cable.
- Do not smoke or work near fire when handling the fuel system.
- Keep gasoline away from rubber or leather parts.
- DISCHARGE FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE CAUTION:
- Before removing the fuel system parts, take precautions to prevent gasoline spillage.
- As some pressure remains in the fuel line even after taken precautions to prevent gasoline spillage, use a shop rag to prevent gasoline splashes when disconnecting the fuel line.
- Remove the circuit opening relay from the instrument panel junction block.
- Start the engine. After the engine stopped, turn the ignition switch OFF.
HINT:
Possibly DTC P0171 (system too lean) will be set.
- Check that the engine does not start.
- Remove the fuel tank cap, and let the air out of the fuel tank.
- Disconnect the negative (-) battery cable.
- Reinstall the circuit opening relay.
- FUEL SYSTEM
- When disconnecting the high fuel pressure line, a large amount of gasoline will spill out, so observe these procedures.
- Discharge the pressure in the fuel system.
- Disconnect the fuel pump tube. (See REMOVAL & INSTALLATION AND DISASSEMBLY & REASSEMBLY )
- Drain the fuel remaining inside the fuel pump tube.
- Cover the disconnected fuel pump tube with a vinyl or plastic bag to prevent damage and intrusion of foreign objects.
- Place a tray under the vehicle or point of disconnection to catch any fuel that may spill.
- Take the following precautions when removing and installing the fuel injectors.NOTE: Never reuse the O-ring.
- When installing a new O-ring onto the injector, be careful not to damage it.
- Coat the new O-ring with grease or gasoline before installing. Never use engine oil, gear oil or brake oil.
- Install the injector onto the delivery pipe and cylinder head as shown in the illustration. Before installing the injector, be sure to apply grease or gasoline to the place where the delivery pipe comes into contact with the O-ring of the injector.
- Take these precautions when disconnecting the fuel tube connectors.
- Disconnect the fuel pipe clamp from the connector.
- Check the pipe and around the connector for dirt or mud before disconnecting them and remove the dirt if necessary.
- Disconnect the connector from the hose while pinching part A with your fingers as shown in the illustration.
- If the connector and pipe are stuck, pinch the fuel pipe with your fingers, then push and pull the connector to release and disconnect the fuel tube connector. Do not use any tools.
- If there is dirt or any other substance on the sealing surface that might interfere with the seal, clean the area thoroughly before assembling.
- Cover the disconnected fuel tube connector and pipe with a vinyl or plastic bag to prevent damage and intrusion of foreign objects.
- Take these precautions when connecting the fuel tube connectors.
- Check the connected part of the pipe for damage or foreign objects.
- Align the axis of the connector with the axis of the pipe, and push into the connector until the connector makes a "click" sound. In case that the connection is tight, apply a little amount of fresh engine oil to the tip of the pipe.
- After finishing the connection, check that the pipe and connector are securely connected by pulling them.
- Install the fuel pipe clamp onto the connector.
- Check for fuel leaks.
- When disconnecting the high fuel pressure line, a large amount of gasoline will spill out, so observe these procedures.
- CHECK FOR FUEL LEAKS
- Check that there are no fuel leaks after doing maintenance anywhere on the fuel system. (See ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION )
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.
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