Fuel System: Precaution
- BEFORE WORKING ON FUEL SYSTEM
- Do not work near an open flame.
- Keep gasoline away from rubber and leather parts.
- Discharge the fuel pressure before disconnecting the fuel line to prevent gasoline slipping out. Refer to the following procedure.
- DISCHARGE FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE NOTE: DTC P0171 lean fuel trim may be present. Clear DTCs after the repair.
- Remove the rear seat cushion and rear floor service hole cover.
- Disconnect the fuel pump connector.
- Allow the engine to idle until the engine stops.
- Turn the ignition switch OFF.
- Remove the fuel cap to release the fuel tank pressure.
- Connect the fuel pump connector.
- Install the rear floor service hole cover and rear seat cushion.
- DISCONNECT FUEL MAIN TUBE NOTE: Do not forcibly bend and twist the fuel main tube.
- Remove the fuel pipe clamp.
- Wipe off dirt on the fuel tube connector.
- Hold the fuel tube connector, and then install the SST.
SST 09268-21010
- Turn the SST to align the retainer inside the fuel tube connector with the chamfered part of the SST.
- Insert the SST into the fuel tube and hold it. Then push the fuel tube connector toward the SST side.
- Mount the retainer of the fuel tube connector onto the chamfered part of the SST.
- Slide the SST and fuel tube connector together towards the fuel tube until they make a click sound, and then disconnect the fuel tube.
- Drain the fuel remaining inside the fuel tube.
- Cover the fuel tube and fuel pipe with a plastic bag to protect the disconnected part.
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- CONNECT FUEL MAIN TUBE
- Connect the fuel main tube.
- Push the fuel tube connector until it makes a click sound.
- Install the fuel pipe clamp.
- Install the fuel tube into the fuel hose clamp.
- DISCONNECT FUEL TUBE CONNECTOR A TYPE
- Wipe off dirt on the fuel tube connector.
- Pinch the fuel tube connector, and then disconnect the fuel tube. DO not use any tools.
- Drain the fuel remaining inside the fuel tube.
- Cover the fuel tube and fuel pipe with a plastic bag to protect the disconnected part.
- CONNECT FUEL TUBE CONNECTOR A TYPE
- Connect the fuel tube connector to the fuel pipe.
- Push the fuel connector until it makes a click sound.
HINT:
If it is difficult to connect the fuel tube connector, apply a small amount of new engine oil on the tip of the pipe.
- DISCONNECT FUEL TUBE CONNECTOR B TYPE
- Wipe off dirt on the fuel tube connector.
- Detach the 2 claws of the connector retainer, and then disconnect the fuel tube. DO not use any tools.
- Drain the fuel remaining inside the fuel tube.
- Cover the fuel tube and fuel pipe with a plastic bag to protect the disconnected part.