BEFORE SERVICE PRECAUTION [LF]
| WARNING | Fuel vapor is hazardous. It can very easily ignite, causing serious injury and damage. Always keep sparks and flames away from fuel. Fuel line spills and leakage from the pressurized fuel system are dangerous. Fuel can ignite and cause serious injury or death and damage. Fuel can also irritate skin and eyes. To prevent this, always complete the "Fuel Line Safety Procedure". A person charged with static electricity could cause a fire or explosion, resulting in death or serious injury. Before performing work on the fuel system, discharge static electricity by touching the vehicle body. |
| CAUTION | If there is foreign material on the connecting area of the quick release connector, it might damage the connector or fuel pipe. To prevent this, disconnect the connector and clean the connecting area before connecting. |
Fuel Line Safety Procedure
- Remove the fuel-filler cap to release the pressure inside the fuel tank.
- Remove the fuel pump relay.
- Start the engine.
- After the engine stalls, crank the engine several times .
- Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position.
- Install the fuel pump relay.
Scheme 47
AFTER SERVICE PRECAUTION [LF]
| WARNING | Fuel is very flammable liquid. If fuel spills or leaks from the pressurized fuel system, it will cause serious injury or death and facility breakage. Fuel can also irritate skin and eyes. To prevent this, always complete the "Fuel Leakage Inspection". |
When using SST 49 E042 001
Note. If the quick release connector is removed, replace the retainer with a new one.
Scheme 48
Scheme 48: When using SST 49 E042 001
Scheme 49
- Follow "BEFORE SERVICE PRECAUTION" and remove dirt from the connecting surfaces before performing any work operations. (See «BEFORE SERVICE PRECAUTION [LF]»(ref-430308-S13106615682011101700000) .)
- Set the SST parallel to the quick release connector. NOTE: The quick release connector can be removed by pushing the center of the retainer tabs. The retainer is attached to the pipe even after the connector is disconnected.
- Hold the center of the retainer tabs with the SST ends and press the retainer.
- Pull the connector side and disconnect the quick release connector.
- Raise a retainer tab using the SST and remove the retainer.
- Cover the disconnected quick release connector and fuel pipe with vinyl sheeting or a similar material to prevent it from scratches or dirt.
