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
- BEFORE WORKING ON FUEL SYSTEM, DISCONNECT NEGATIVE (-) TERMINAL CABLE FROM BATTERY
- DO NOT SMOKE OR WORK NEAR AN OPEN FLAME WHEN WORKING ON FUEL SYSTEM
- KEEP GASOLINE AWAY FROM RUBBER OR LEATHER PARTS
- WORK FOR PREVENT GASOLINE FROM SPILLING OUT
- Remove the rear seat cushion.
(See OVERHAUL (W/SEPARATE TYPE) or OVERHAUL (W/BENCH TYPE) )
- Remove rear floor service hole cover.
- Disconnect the fuel pump connector.
- Start the engine. After the engine has stopped on its own, turn the ignition switch to lock.
- Disconnect negative (-) terminal cable from battery.
- Connect the fuel pump connector.
- Install rear floor service hole cover. (See REMOVAL & INSTALLATION AND DISASSEMBLY & REASSEMBLY )
- Install the rear seat cushion.
(See OVERHAUL (W/SEPARATE TYPE) or OVERHAUL (W/BENCH TYPE) )
- Remove the rear seat cushion.
- FUEL SYSTEM
- When disconnecting the high fuel pressure line, a large amount of gasoline will spill out, so observe these procedures.
- Work for prevent gasoline from spilling out.
- Disconnect the fuel tank main tube.
- Drain the fuel remained inside the fuel tank main tube.
- Protect the disconnected fuel tank main tube from damage and foreign material by covering it with a vinyl bag.
- Put a container under the connection.
- Observe these precautions when removing and installing the fuel injector.
- Never reuse an O-ring.
- When placing a new O-ring on the fuel injector, take care not to damage it in any way.
- Coat a new O-ring with spindle oil or gasoline before installing.
NOTE: Never use engine, gear or brake oil.
- When disconnecting the high fuel pressure line, a large amount of gasoline will spill out, so observe these procedures.
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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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