Fuel Filter: Service Precautions

1. When disconnecting the high fuel pressure line, a large amount of gasoline will spill out, so observe these procedures:





(a) Disconnect the fuel pump connector.
(b) Start the engine. After the engine has stopped on its own, turn the ignition switch OFF.





(c) Put a container under the connection.
(d) Slowly loosen the connection.
(e) Disconnect the connection.
(f) Plug the connection with 2 rubber plugs.
(g) Reconnect the fuel pump connector.
2. When connecting the flare nut or union bolt on the high pressure pipe union, observe these procedures:





Union Bolt Type:
(a) Always use a new gasket.
(b) Tighten the union bolt by hand.
(c) Tighten the union bolt to the specified torque.

Torque: 29 N.m (300 kgf.cm, 21 ft.lbf)





Flare Nut Type:
(a) Apply a light coat of engine oil to the flare and tighten the flare nut by hand.
(b) Using SST, tighten the flare nut to the specified torque. SST 09631-22020

NOTICE: Do not rotate the fuel pipe, when tightening the flare nut.

Torque: 30 N.m (310 kgf.cm, 22 ft.lbf)

HINT: Use a torque wrench with a fulcrum
length of 30 cm (11.81 in.).