Tercel Sedan 2-Door L4-1497cc 1.5L DOHC (5E-FE) (1995)
Fuel Pressure Release: Service and Repair
FUEL PRESSURE RELEASE PROCEDURES
NOTE:
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Use of safety goggles and other protective clothing is recommended when working on pressurized fuel systems.
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DO NOT smoke during this procedure.
1. WHEN DISCONNECTING THE HIGH FUEL PRESSURE LINE, A LARGE AMOUNT OF GASOLINE WILL SPILL OUT, SO OBSERVE
THESE PROCEDURES:
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Disconnect the fuel pump connector.
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Start the engine.
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After the engine has stopped on its own, turn off the ignition switch.
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Put a container under the connection.
NOTICE: Toyota recommends using the fuel filter for this procedure.
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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 THESE PROCEDURES:
For Union bolt type:
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Always use a new gasket.
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Tighten the union bolt by hand.
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Tighten the bolt to the specified torque.
Torque: 29 Nm (290 kgf.cm; 22 ft.lb)
For Flare nut type:
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Apply a light coat of oil on the flare and tighten the flare nut by hand.