PRECAUTION
Note
After turning the ignition switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal. Therefore, make sure to read the disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal notice before proceeding with work Click here.
DISCHARGE FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE
DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
Note
When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected Click here.
REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY
Lift the rear of the engine cover to detach the cover from the 2 pins, and then lift the front of the engine cover to detach the cover from the pin and remove the engine cover.
Note
Attempting to disengage both front and rear clips at the same time may cause the No. 1 engine cover sub-assembly to break.
REMOVE AIR CLEANER CAP SUB-ASSEMBLY
Disconnect the vacuum switching valve assembly from the air cleaner hose.
Disconnect the mass air flow meter connector and 2 wire harness clamps from the air cleaner cap sub-assembly.
Separate the fuel vapor feed hose from the air cleaner hose.
Disconnect the ventilation hose from the cylinder head cover.
Loosen the hose clamp and disconnect the air cleaner hose from the throttle with motor body assembly.
Release the 2 clamps and remove the air cleaner cap sub-assembly.
DISCONNECT FUEL TUBE SUB-ASSEMBLY
| *1 | No. 2 Fuel Pipe Clamp |
| *2 | Retainer |
| *3 | Fuel Hose Clamp |
| *4 | Fuel Tube Connector |
| *a | Turn |
Note
Do not forcibly bend, kink or twist the fuel tube.
Remove the fuel tube from the fuel hose clamp.
Remove the No. 2 fuel pipe clamp.
Wipe off any dirt on the fuel tube connector.
Hold the fuel tube connector, and then install SST.
Turn SST to align the retainer inside the fuel tube connector with the chamfered part of SST.
Insert SST into the fuel tube connector and hold it. Then push the fuel tube connector toward SST.
Mount the retainer of the fuel tube connector onto the chamfered part of SST.
| *1 | O-ring |
| *2 | Retainer |
| *3 | Fuel Tube |
| *4 | Fuel Tube Connector |
| *5 | Fuel Pipe |
Slide SST and the fuel tube connector together toward the fuel tube until they make a "click" sound, and then disconnect the fuel tube.
Note
Check for foreign matter in the fuel tube around the fuel tube connector. Clean it if necessary. Foreign matter can affect the ability of the O-rings to seal the fuel tube connector and fuel pipe.
Do not use any tools to separate the fuel tube connector and fuel pipe.
Do not forcefully bend, kink or twist the fuel tube.
Keep the fuel tube connector and fuel pipe free from foreign matter.
If the fuel tube connector and fuel pipe are stuck together, pinch the fuel tube connector and turn it carefully to disconnect it.
Put the fuel tube connector and fuel pipe in plastic bags to prevent damage and contamination.
REMOVE FUEL PRESSURE PULSATION DAMPER ASSEMBLY
Remove the 2 bolts and fuel pressure pulsation damper.
Remove the O-ring from the fuel pressure pulsation damper.