Fuel Pressure Pulsation Damper: Removal
- PRECAUTION (See REMOVAL )
- DISCHARGE FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE
- Discharge fuel system pressure (see FUEL SYSTEM ).
- DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL CAUTION: Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to prevent airbag and seat belt pretensioner activation.NOTE: After the engine switch is turned off, the HDD navigation system requires approximately 6 minutes to record various types of memory and settings. As a result, after turning the engine switch off, wait 6 minutes or more before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.
- REMOVE INTAKE MANIFOLD
- Remove the intake manifold (see REMOVAL ).
- DISCONNECT NO. 1 FUEL PIPE SUB-ASSEMBLY
- Lift up the retainer to release its lock.
- Pinch the tube connector and then pull out the fuel pipe.NOTE:
- Check for any dirt and foreign matter contamination in the pipe and around the connector. Clean if necessary- Foreign matter may damage the O-rings or cause leaks in the seal between the pipe and connector.
- Do not use any tools to separate the pipe and connector.
- Do not forcefully bend or twist the nylon tube.
- Check for any dirt and foreign matter on the pipe seal surface. Clean if necessary.
- Put the pipe and connector ends in plastic bags to prevent damage and dirt contamination.
- If the pipe and connector are stuck together, pinch the tube between your fingers and turn it carefully to free it. Then disconnect the pipe.
- REMOVE NO. 3 ENGINE COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY
- Remove the 2 bolts and bracket.
- Remove the 2 clips and No. 3 engine cover.
- REMOVE FUEL PRESSURE PULSATION DAMPER ASSEMBLY
- Remove the bolt and bracket.
- Disconnect the connector from the delivery pipe.
- Disconnect the 3 fuel hoses.
- Using SST, loosen the 2 fuel pressure pulsation dampers.
SST 09612-24014 (09617-24011)
- Remove the 2 clamp bolts shown in the illustration.
- Remove the 2 pulsation dampers, 4 gaskets and No. 1 fuel pipe sub-assembly.