FUEL SYSTEM PRECAUTION

  1. IGNITION SWITCH EXPRESSIONS

    1. The type of ignition switch used on this model differs depending on the specifications of the vehicle. The expressions listed in the table below are used in this section.

      Expression

      Ignition Switch (Position)

      Engine Switch (Condition)

      Ignition Switch off

      LOCK

      Off (Lock)

      Ignition Switch ACC

      ACC

      On (ACC)

      Ignition Switch ON

      ON

      On (IG)

      Engine Start

      START

      On (Start)

  2. BEFORE WORKING ON FUEL SYSTEM

    1. Before inspecting and repairing the fuel system, disconnect the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.

      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 notices before proceeding with work.

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    2. Do not smoke or work near fire when handling the fuel system.

    3. Keep fuel away from rubber or leather parts.

  3. 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.

    1. Remove the rear seat cushion assembly.

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    2. A296020

      Disconnect the 2 connectors.

    3. A354405

      Remove the rear floor service hole cover and butyl tape.

    4. Disconnect the fuel pump connector.

    5. Start the engine. After the engine has stopped on its own, turn the ignition switch off.

      Note:

      Do not increase the engine speed or drive the vehicle while waiting for the engine to stop on its own.

    6. Crank the engine again and make sure that the engine does not start.

      Tip:

      DTC P017100 (System Too Lean), P160300 (Engine Stall History), P160400 (Startability Malfunction) or P160500 (Rough Idling) may be stored. Clear the DTCs before proceeding to the next step.

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    7. Remove the fuel tank cap assembly and discharge the pressure from the fuel tank assembly.

    8. Disconnect the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.

      Note:

      When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected.

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    9. Remove any remaining butyl tape from the rear floor service hole cover and vehicle body.

    10. Clean the installation surfaces of the rear floor service hole cover and vehicle body.

    11. Connect the fuel pump connector.

    12. Install the rear floor service hole cover with new butyl tape.

    13. Install the rear seat cushion assembly.

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  4. FUEL LINE

    1. When disconnecting a high-pressure fuel line, a large amount of fuel will spray. Perform the following procedure:

      1. Discharge fuel system pressure.

      2. Disconnect the fuel tube.

      3. Drain the fuel remaining inside the fuel pump tube into a container.

      4. Cover the disconnected fuel pipe and fuel tube connector with plastic bags to prevent damage and contamination.

    2. 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.

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        Open the cover of the No. 1 fuel pipe clamp and remove the No. 1 fuel pipe clamp from the fuel tube connector.

      2. Check that there is no foreign matter around the fuel tube connector before disconnecting it. Clean it if necessary.

      3. A159424C31

        *a

        Retainer

        *b

        O-ring

        *c

        Fuel Tube Connector

        *d

        Nylon Tube

        *e

        Fuel Pipe
        V100135

        Pinch
        V100136

        Pull off

        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.

      4. 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.

      5. Check that there is no foreign matter on the sealing surfaces of the disconnected fuel lines. Clean them if necessary.

      6. Cover the disconnected fuel pipe and fuel tube connector with plastic bags to prevent damage and contamination.

    3. 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.

      1. A303841C01
        V100135

        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.

      2. After connecting the fuel lines, check that the fuel pipe and fuel tube connector are securely connected by pulling on them.

      3. Install the No. 1 fuel pipe clamp to the fuel tube connector and close the cover of the No. 1 fuel pipe clamp.

      4. Inspect for fuel leaks.

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    4. 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.

      1. A318103C02

        *a

        Retainer

        *b

        Fuel Pipe

        *c

        Nylon Tube

        *d

        Fuel Tube Connector

        *e

        O-ring

        *f

        Claw
        V100135

        Push
        V100136

        Pull out
        V100137

        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.

      2. 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.

      3. Check that there is no foreign matter on the sealing surfaces of the disconnected fuel lines. Clean them if necessary.

      4. Cover the disconnected fuel pipe and fuel tube connector with plastic bags to prevent damage and contamination.

    5. 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.

      1. A303816C02

        *a

        Retainer

        *b

        Claw
        V100135

        Push
        V100136

        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.

      2. 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.

      3. Inspect for fuel leaks.

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    6. 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.

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        *a

        Fuel Tube Connector

        *b

        Fuel Pipe

        *c

        Retainer

        *d

        O-ring
        V100135

        Pinch
        V100136

        Pull off

        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.

      2. 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).

      3. Check that there is no foreign matter on the sealing surfaces of the disconnected fuel lines. Clean them if necessary.

      4. Cover the disconnected fuel pipe and fuel tube connector with plastic bags to prevent damage and contamination.

    7. 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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        V100135

        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.

      2. After connecting the fuel lines, check that the fuel pipe and fuel tube connector are securely connected by pulling on them.

      3. Inspect for fuel leaks.

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    8. 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.

      1. A268444C02

        *a

        Retainer
        V100135

        Pull out
        V100136

        Pull off

        Pull out the retainer to disengage the lock claws and pull off the fuel tube connector.

        Note:

        Be sure to disconnect the fuel tube connector by hand.

      2. A308190C01

        *a

        Retainer

        *b

        O-ring

        *c

        Fuel Tube Connector

        *d

        Fuel Pipe

        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).

      3. Check that there is no foreign matter on the sealing surfaces of the disconnected fuel lines. Clean them if necessary.

      4. Cover the disconnected fuel pipe and fuel tube connector with plastic bags to prevent damage and contamination.

    9. 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.

      1. A308191C01

        *a

        Retainer
        V100135

        Push
        V100136

        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.

      2. Connect the fuel lines and push in the retainer. Check that the fuel pipe and fuel tube connector are securely connected by pulling on them.

      3. Inspect for fuel leaks.

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    10. A289951C03

      *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 nylon tube of the fuel tube connector 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.

  5. FUEL SUCTION TUBE WITH PUMP AND GAUGE ASSEMBLY

    A217141C08

    *a

    Tube
    Note:

    • 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.

  6. INSPECT FOR FUEL LEAK

    1. Check that there are no fuel leaks from the fuel system after doing any maintenance or repairs.

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