Camry Wagon Fuel Tank: Service Precautions & General Fuel System Safety
Fuel Tank: Service Precautions
Fuel System Safety Procedures
1. When disconnecting the high pressure fuel line, a large amount of gasoline will spill out, so observe the following procedures:
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Put a container under the connection.
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Slowly loosen the connection.
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Disconnect the connection.
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Plug the connection with a rubber plug.
2. When connecting the flare nut or union bolt on the high pressure pipe union, observe the following procedures:
Union Bolt Type:
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Always use 2 new gaskets.
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Tighten the union bolt first by hand.
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Then tighten the union bolt to the specified torque.
Torque: 30 Nm (22 ft.lb)
Flare Nut Type:
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Apply a light coat of engine oil to the flare nut, and tighten the flare nut by hand.
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Using SST, tighten the flare nut to specified torque. (SST 09631-22020)
Torque:
28 Nm (21 ft.lb) for fuel pump side.
30 Nm (22 ft.lb) for others.
NOTE: Do not rotate the fuel pipe, when tightening the flare nut.