CAUTION:
The fuel tank assembly is very heavy. Be sure to follow the procedure described in the repair manual, or the fuel tank assembly may fall off the engine lifter.
BEFORE WORKING ON FUEL SYSTEM
Before inspecting and repairing the fuel system, disconnect the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.
Note
After turning the engine 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 notices before proceeding with work.
Do not smoke or work near fire when handling the fuel system.
Keep fuel away from rubber or leather parts.
DISCHARGE FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE
CAUTION:
Make sure the engine coolant temperature is 60°C (140°F) or less when performing this procedure.
Do not disconnect any part of the fuel system until you have discharged the fuel system pressure.
Pressure will still remain in the fuel lines even after performing the following procedure. When disconnecting a fuel line, cover it with a piece of cloth to prevent fuel from spraying or coming out.
Disconnect the fuel pump connector.
Start the engine. After the engine has stopped on its own, turn the engine switch off.
Note
Do not increase the engine speed or drive the vehicle while waiting for the engine to stop on its own.
Crank the engine again and make sure that the engine does not start.
Tech Tips
DTC P0171 (System Too Lean), P1603 (Engine Stall History), P1604 (Startability Malfunction) and P1605 (Rough Idling) may be stored. Clear the DTCs before proceeding to the next step.
Remove the fuel tank cap assembly and discharge the pressure from the fuel tank assembly.
Disconnect the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.
Note
When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected.
Connect the fuel pump connector.
FUEL LINE
When disconnecting a high-pressure fuel line, a large amount of fuel will spray. Perform the following procedure:
Discharge fuel system pressure.
Disconnect the fuel tube.
Drain the fuel remaining inside the fuel tube into a container.
Cover the disconnected fuel pipe and fuel tube connector with plastic bags to prevent damage and contamination.
Quick Type A:
Perform the following procedure when disconnecting a fuel tube connector.
Note
Remove any foreign matter on the fuel tube connector and fuel pipe before performing this work.
Disengage the claw to open the cover of the No. 1 fuel pipe clamp.
Note
Do not remove the No. 1 fuel pipe clamp from the fuel tube connector.
Check that there is no foreign matter around the fuel tube connector before disconnecting it. Clean it if necessary.
| *a | Retainer |
| *b | O-ring |
| *c | Fuel Tube Connector |
| *d | Fuel Pipe |
| *e | Nylon Tube |
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Pinch |
|
Pull |
Pinch the retainer of the fuel tube connector, and then pull the fuel tube connector off of the fuel pipe.
Note
Be sure to disconnect the fuel tube connector by hand.
If the fuel tube connector and fuel pipe are stuck, push and pull the fuel tube connector to release it. Pull the fuel tube connector off of the fuel pipe carefully.
Note
Be sure to disconnect the fuel tube connector by hand.
Do not scratch or allow any foreign matter to get on the parts when disconnecting them as the fuel tube connector has O-rings that seal the pipe (fuel pipe).
Do not bend, twist, pinch or kink the nylon tube.
Check that there is no foreign matter on the sealing surfaces of the disconnected fuel lines. Clean them if necessary.
Cover the disconnected fuel pipe and fuel tube connector with plastic bags to prevent damage and contamination.
Quick Type A:
Perform the following procedure when connecting a fuel tube connector.
Note
Check that there is no damage or foreign matter on the connecting parts of the fuel lines.
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Pull |
Align the fuel tube connector with the fuel pipe, and push them together until the fuel tube connector makes a "click" sound. If it is difficult to push the fuel pipe into the fuel tube connector, apply a small amount of clean gasoline to the tip of the fuel pipe and reinsert it.
After connecting the fuel lines, check that the fuel pipe and fuel tube connector are securely connected by pulling on them.
Engage the claw to close the cover of the No. 1 fuel pipe clamp.
Inspect for fuel leaks.
Quick Type B:
Perform the following procedure when disconnecting a fuel tube connector.
Note
Remove any foreign matter on the fuel tube connector and fuel pipe before performing this work.
| *a | Retainer |
| *b | Fuel Pipe |
| *c | Nylon Tube |
| *d | Fuel Tube Connector |
| *e | O-ring |
| *f | Claw |
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Push |
|
Pull out |
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Pull off |
Disengage the 2 claws of the retainer. Pull out the retainer and disconnect the fuel tube connector from the fuel pipe.
Note
Be sure to disconnect the fuel tube connector by hand.
If the fuel tube connector and fuel pipe are stuck, push and pull the fuel tube connector to release it. Pull the fuel tube connector off of the fuel pipe carefully.
Note
Be sure to disconnect the fuel tube connector by hand.
Do not scratch or allow any foreign matter to get on the parts when disconnecting them as the fuel tube connector has O-rings that seal the pipe (fuel pipe).
Do not bend, twist, pinch or kink the nylon tube.
Check that there is no foreign matter on the sealing surfaces of the disconnected fuel lines. Clean them if necessary.
Cover the disconnected fuel pipe and fuel tube connector with plastic bags to prevent damage and contamination.
Quick Type B:
Perform the following procedure when connecting a fuel tube connector.
Note
Check that there is no damage or foreign matter on the connecting parts of the fuel lines.
| *a | Retainer |
| *b | Claw |
|
Push |
|
Push in |
Align the fuel tube connector with the fuel pipe, and push them together until the fuel tube connector makes a "click" sound. If it is difficult to push the fuel pipe into the fuel tube connector, apply a small amount of clean gasoline to the tip of the fuel pipe and reinsert it.
Connect the fuel lines and push in the retainer to engage the 2 claws. Check that the fuel pipe and fuel tube connector are securely connected by pulling on them.
Inspect for fuel leaks.
Quick Type C:
Perform the following procedure when disconnecting a fuel tube connector.
Note
Remove any foreign matter on the fuel tube connector and fuel pipe before performing this work.
| *a | Fuel Tube Connector |
| *b | Fuel Pipe |
| *c | Retainer |
| *d | O-ring |
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Pinch |
|
Pull |
Pinch the retainer of the fuel tube connector, and then pull the fuel tube connector off of the fuel pipe.
Note
Be sure to disconnect the fuel tube connector by hand.
If the fuel tube connector and fuel pipe are stuck, push and pull the fuel tube connector to release it. Pull the fuel tube connector off of the fuel pipe carefully.
Note
Be sure to disconnect the fuel tube connector by hand.
Do not scratch or allow any foreign matter to get on the parts when disconnecting them as the fuel tube connector has an O-ring that seals the pipe (fuel pipe).
Check that there is no foreign matter on the sealing surfaces of the disconnected fuel lines. Clean them if necessary.
Cover the disconnected fuel pipe and fuel tube connector with plastic bags to prevent damage and contamination.
Quick Type C:
Perform the following procedure when connecting a fuel tube connector.
Note
Check that there is no damage or foreign matter on the connecting parts of the fuel lines.
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Pull |
Align the fuel tube connector with the fuel pipe, and push them together until the fuel tube connector makes a "click" sound. If it is difficult to push the fuel pipe into the fuel tube connector, apply a small amount of clean gasoline to the tip of the fuel pipe and reinsert it.
After connecting the fuel lines, check that the fuel pipe and fuel tube connector are securely connected by pulling on them.
Inspect for fuel leaks.
Quick Type D:
Perform the following procedure when disconnecting a fuel tube connector.
Note
Remove any foreign matter on the fuel tube connector and fuel pipe before performing this work.
| *a | Retainer |
| *b | Fuel Pipe |
| *c | Fuel Tube Connector |
| *d | O-ring |
| *e | Claw |
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Push |
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Pull out |
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Pull off |
Disengage the 2 claws of the retainer. Pull out the retainer and disconnect the fuel tube connector from the fuel pipe.
Note
Be sure to disconnect the fuel tube connector by hand.
If the fuel tube connector and fuel pipe are stuck, push and pull the fuel tube connector to release it. Pull the fuel tube connector off of the fuel pipe carefully.
Note
Be sure to disconnect the fuel tube connector by hand.
Do not scratch or allow any foreign matter to get on the parts when disconnecting them as the fuel tube connector has O-rings that seal the pipe (fuel pipe).
Do not bend, twist, pinch or kink the nylon tube.
Check that there is no foreign matter on the sealing surfaces of the disconnected fuel lines. Clean them if necessary.
Cover the disconnected fuel pipe and fuel tube connector with plastic bags to prevent damage and contamination.
Quick Type D:
Perform the following procedure when connecting a fuel tube connector.
Note
Check that there is no damage or foreign matter on the connecting parts of the fuel lines.
| *a | Retainer |
| *b | Claw |
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Push |
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Push in |
Align the fuel tube connector with the fuel pipe, and push them together until the fuel tube connector makes a "click" sound. If it is difficult to push the fuel pipe into the fuel tube connector, apply a small amount of clean gasoline to the tip of the fuel pipe and reinsert it.
Connect the fuel lines and push in the retainer to engage the 2 claws. Check that the fuel pipe and fuel tube connector are securely connected by pulling on them.
Inspect for fuel leaks.
Metallic Type:
Perform the following procedure when disconnecting a fuel tube connector.
Note
Remove any foreign matter on the fuel tube connector and fuel pipe before performing this work.
| *A | Type A |
| *B | Type B |
| *1 | No. 2 Fuel Pipe Clamp |
| *a | Claw |
Type A:
Remove the No. 2 fuel pipe clamp.
Type B:
Disengage the 2 claws to remove the No. 2 fuel pipe clamp.
Note
Do not reuse the No. 2 fuel pipe clamp.
Install SST (fuel hose puller) to the fuel tube connector as shown in the illustration.
| *a | Retainer (4 places) |
Turn SST (fuel hose puller), align the retainers inside the fuel tube connector with the SST (fuel hose puller) chamfers and insert SST (fuel hose puller) into the fuel tube connector.
Mount the retainer of the fuel tube connector onto the chamfered part of SST (fuel hose puller).
| *a | Retainer |
| *b | O-ring |
| *c | Nylon Tube |
| *d | Fuel Tube Connector |
| *e | Fuel Pipe |
Slide SST (fuel hose puller) and the fuel tube connector together until they make a "click" sound, and then disconnect the fuel tube sub-assembly.
Note
Do not scratch or allow any foreign matter to get on the parts when disconnecting them as the fuel tube connector has O-rings that seal the pipe (fuel pipe).
Do not bend, twist, pinch or kink the nylon tube.
Check that there is no foreign matter on the sealing surfaces of the disconnected fuel lines. Clean them if necessary.
Cover the disconnected fuel pipe and fuel tube connector with plastic bags to prevent damage and contamination.
Metallic Type:
Perform the following procedure when connecting a fuel tube connector.
Note
Check that there is no damage or foreign matter on the connecting parts of the fuel lines.
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Pull |
Align the fuel tube connector with the fuel pipe, and push them together until the fuel tube connector makes a "click" sound. If it is difficult to push the fuel pipe into the fuel tube connector, apply a small amount of clean gasoline to the tip of the fuel pipe and reinsert it.
After connecting the fuel lines, check that the fuel pipe and fuel tube connector are securely connected by pulling on them.
Type A:
Install the No. 2 fuel pipe clamp.
Type B:
Engage the 2 claws to install a new No. 2 fuel pipe clamp.
Inspect for fuel leaks.
| *a | Fuel Tube Connector |
| *b | Nylon Tube |
| *c | Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer (EPDM) Rubber Protector |
Observe the following precautions when handling a nylon tube:
Note
Do not twist the fuel tube connector of the nylon tube or fuel tube connector when connecting it.
Do not remove the Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer (EPDM) rubber protector on the outside of the nylon tube.
Do not bend, twist, pinch or kink the nylon tube.
FUEL INJECTOR ASSEMBLY
| *1 | O-ring |
| *2 | Fuel Delivery Pipe |
| *a | Correct |
| *b | Incorrect |
Observe the following precautions when removing and installing the fuel injector assemblies:
Do not reuse the O-ring or injector vibration insulator.
When installing a new O-ring to the fuel injector assembly, do not damage the O-ring.
Apply gasoline or spindle oil to a new O-ring before installing it.
Note
Do not use engine oil, gear oil or brake fluid.
| *1 | Fuel Delivery Pipe |
| *2 | O-ring |
| *3 | Fuel Injector Assembly |
| *4 | Injector Vibration Insulator |
Install the fuel injector assembly to the fuel delivery pipe and cylinder head sub-assembly as shown in the illustration.
Note
Apply gasoline or spindle oil to the contact surfaces of the fuel delivery pipe and fuel injector assembly before installing it.
FUEL SUCTION TUBE WITH PUMP AND GAUGE ASSEMBLY
Note
| *a | Tube |
Do not disconnect the tube shown in the illustration when disassembling the fuel suction tube with pump and gauge assembly. Doing so will cause reassembly of the fuel suction tube with pump and gauge assembly to be impossible as the tube is pressed into the fuel suction plate sub-assembly.
When replacing the fuel filter, replace it together with the fuel suction plate sub-assembly.
INSPECT FOR FUEL LEAK
Check that there are no fuel leaks from the fuel system after doing any maintenance or repairs.