Maximum Pressure Inspection
WARNING- Fuel line spills and leaks are dangerous. Fuel can ignite and cause serious injuries or death and damage. Fuel can also irritate skin and eyes. To prevent this, complete the "Fuel Pressure Release Procedures". (Refer to BEFORE REPAIR PROCEDURE.)
Fuel Pressure Release
- Fuel can ignite and cause serious injuries or death and damage if fuel is spilled over a hot engine. Always carry out the following procedure with the engine stopped.
1. Complete the "BEFORE REPAIR PROCEDURE". (Refer to BEFORE REPAIR PROCEDURE.)
Before Repair Procedure
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
3. Connect a fuel pressure gauge to the fuel pump and plug the outlet of the gauge as shown in the figure.
4. Connect the negative battery cable.
CAUTION: Connecting the wrong data link connector terminals may possibly cause a malfunction. Carefully connect the specified terminals only.
5. Connect the data link connector terminals F/P and GND by using a jumper wire.
6. Turn the ignition switch to ON, and measure the fuel pump pressure.
Specification:
500 - 630 kPa {5.0 - 6.5 kg/cm2, 72 - 93 psi}
7. Turn off the ignition switch and disconnect the jumper wire.
8. If not as specified, replace the fuel pump.
9. Complete the "AFTER REPAIR PROCEDURE. (Refer to AFTER REPAIR PROCEDURE.)
After Repair Procedure