Tacoma Extra Cab 4WD L4-2693cc 2.7L DOHC MFI (1997)
Fuel Pressure Release: Service and Repair
GENERAL PRECAUTIONS
1. Before working on the fuel system, disconnect the negative (-) terminal cable from the battery.
HINT: Any diagnostic trouble code retained by the ECM will be erased when the battery negative (-) terminal removed from The battery.
Therefore, if necessary, read the diagnostic trouble code(s) before removing the negative (-) terminal cable from the battery.
2. Do not smoke or work near an open flame when working on the fuel system.
FUEL PRESSURE RELEASE PROCEDURE
WHEN DISCONNECTING THE HIGH PRESSURE FUEL LINE, A LARGE AMOUNT OF GASOLINE WILL SPILL OUT, SO OBSERVE
THESE 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.
WHEN CONNECTING THE FLARE NUT OR UNION BOLT ON THE HIGH PRESSURE PIPE UNION, OBSERVE THESE PROCEDURES:
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 union bolt to the specified torque.
Torque: 29 N.m (300 kgf.cm, 22 ft.lbf)
Flare Nut Type:
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Apply a light coat of engine oil to the flare and tighten the flare nut by hand.
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Using SST, tighten the flare nut to the specified torque.
SST 09631-22020
HINT: Use a torque wrench with a fulcrum length of 30 cm (11.81 in.).