Corolla CE Sedan 4-Door L4-1587cc 1.6L DOHC MFI (1997)
Fuel Pressure Release: Service and Repair
FUEL PRESSURE RELEASE
1. When disconnecting the high pressure fuel line, a large amount of gasoline will spill out, so observe the following procedures:
(a) Put a container under the connection.
(b) Slowly loosen the connection.
(c) Disconnect the connection.
(d) 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:
(a) Always use a new gasket.
(b) Tighten the union bolt by hand.
(c) Tighten the union bolt to the specified torque.
Torque: 29.5 N.m (300 kgf.cm, 22 ft.lbf)
Flare Nut Type:
(a) Apply a light coat of engine oil to the flare and tighten the flare nut by hand.
(b) Using SST, tighten the flare nut to the specified torque. SST 09631-22020
Torque: 30 N.m (310 kgf.cm, 22 ft.lbf)
HINT: Use a torque wrench with a fulcrum length of 30 cm (11.81 in.).