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Fuel System Pressure Release

WARNING: ALWAYS release fuel pressure before disconnecting any fuel injection-related component. DO NOT  allow fuel to contact engine or electrical components.
  1. Disconnect electrical connector for electric fuel pump. See FUEL PUMP ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR LOCATION  table. Electric fuel pump is located in the fuel tank.
    FUEL PUMP ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR LOCATION

    Application Connector Location
    Camry, Celica & Corolla Under Cover Plate, Below Rear Seat
    RAV4 Under Cover Plate, Below Driver's Side Rear Seat
    Tacoma On Top Of Fuel Tank At Fuel Pump
    Tercel Under Cover Plate, Below Rear Seat
    T100 On Top Of Fuel Tank, Near Fuel Pump
    4Runner On Top Of Fuel Tank At Fuel Pump
  2. Start engine and allow engine to idle until engine stalls. Turn ignition off. Disconnect negative battery cable.
  3. Place suitable container under fuel line connection. Cover fuel line connection with shop towel. Slowly loosen fuel line connection, allowing fuel pressure to be released. Once fuel pressure is released, fuel system components may be serviced.