Avalon XLS V6-3.0L (1MZ-FE) (1998)
Fuel Pressure Release: Service and Repair
FUEL PRESSURE RELEASE PROCEDURE
A. When disconnecting the high fuel pressure line, a large amount of gasoline will spill out, so observe the following procedures:
(1) Disconnect the fuel pump connector.
(2) Start the engine. After the engine has stopped on its own, turn the ignition switch to LOCK.
(3) Put a container under the connection.
(4) Slowly loosen the connection.
(5) Disconnect the connection.
(6) Plug the connection with a rubber plug.
B. When connecting the union bolt on the high pressure pipe union, observe the following procedures:
(1) Always use 2 new gaskets.
(2) Tighten the union bolt by hand.
(3) Tighten the union bolt to the specified torque.
Torque: 29 N.m (300 kgf-cm, 21 ft.lbf)
C. When connecting the flare nut on the high pressure pipe union, observe the following procedures:
(1) Apply a light coat of engine oil to the flare nut, and tighten the flare nut by hand.