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Fuel Pressure
Relieving '97 - 98 models:
SERVICE BOLT
Before disconnecting fuel pipes or hoses, release pres-
12 N-m (1.2 kgf-m,
sure from the system by loosening the service bolt on 8.7 Ibf-ft)
top of the fuel rail ('97 - 98 models: top of fuel filter).

FUEL
Do not smoke while working on the fuel system. FILTER
Keep open flames or sparks away from your work
area.
Be sure to relieve fuel pressure while the ignition
switch is off.

1. Make sure you have the anti-theft code for the radio,
then write down the frequencies for the radio's pre-
set buttons.
2. Disconnect the battery negative cable from the bat-
tery negative terminal. SHOP
TOWEL
3. Remove the fuel fill cap.
4. Use a box end wrench on the service bolt on the NOTE:
fuel rail ('97 model: on the fuel filter) while holding A fuel pressure gauge can be attached at the ser-
the banjo bolt with another wrench. vice bolt hole.
Always replace the washer between the service
5. Place a rag or shop towel over the service bolt. bolt and the banjo bolt whenever the service bolt
6. Slowly loosen the service bolt one complete turn. is loosened.
Replace all washers whenever the bolts are
'96 model: SERVICE removed.
BOLT
12 N-m
(1.2 kgf-m, 8.7 Ibf-ft)

FUEL RAIL SHOP TOWEL

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Fuel Supply System

Fuel Pressure (cont'd)
Inspection 4. Reconnect vacuum hose to the fuel pressure regula-
tor.
1. Relieve fuel pressure (see page 11-119).
Pressure should be:
2. Remove the service bolt on the fuel rail ('97 - 98 190 - 240 kPa (1.94 - 2.45 kgf/cm2, 28 - 35 psi)
models: on the fuel filter) while holding the banjo
bolt with another wrench. Attach the special tool. If the fuel pressure is not as specified, first check the
fuel pump (see page 11-128). If the fuel pump is OK,
'96 model: FUEL check the following:
PRESSURE
GAUGE
07406-0040001 If the fuel pressure is higher than specified,
inspect for:
Pinched or clogged fuel return hose or line.
Faulty fuel pressure regulator (see page 11-124).
If the fuel pressure is lower than specified, inspect
for:
Clogged fuel filter.
Faulty fuel pressure regulator (see page 11-124).
Leakage in the fuel line.

CLAMP
FUEL
PRESSURE
REGULATOR
'97 - 98 models:
FUEL
PRESSURE
GAUGE
07406-0040001
CLAMP

FUEL FILTER

FUEL
PRESSURE
REGULATOR

3. Start the engine. Measure the fuel pressure with the

engine idling and the vacuum hose of the fuel pres-
sure regulator disconnected from the fuel pressure
regulator and pinched. If the engine will not start, turn
the ignition switch ON (II), wait for two seconds, turn
it OFF, then back on again and read the fuel pressure.

Pressure should be:

260 - 310 kPa (2.65 - 3.15 kgf/cm2, 38 - 45 psi)