High Pressure Fuel Line [High Pressure Fuel Pump ↔ Delivery Pipe]

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Release the residual pressure in fuel line.
(Refer to the Fuel Delivery System - "RELEASE RESIDUAL PRESSURE IN FUEL LINE ")
Turn the ignition switch OFF and disconnect the battery negative (-) terminal.
Remove the air cleaner.
(Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "AIR CLEANER ")
Remove the battery.
(Refer to Engine Electrical System - "BATTERY ")
Remove the high pressure fuel pipe flange nut (A) from the high pressure fuel pump with the special service tool [SST No. 09314 - 3Q100 or 09314 - 27130].
High pressure fuel pipe flange nut:

32.4 - 35.3 N.m (3.3 - 3.6 kgf.m, 23.9 - 26.0 lb.ft)

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Remove the high pressure fuel pipe flange nut (A) from the delivery pipe with the special service tool [SST No. 09314 - 3Q100 or 09314 - 27130].
High pressure fuel pipe flange nut:

32.4 - 35.3 N.m (3.3 - 3.6 kgf.m, 23.9 - 26.0 lb.ft)

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Disconnect the engine coolant temperature sensor connector (A).

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Remove the High pressure fuel pipe function block mounting bolt (A).
High pressure fuel pipe function block mounting bolt:

9.8 - 11.8 N.m (1.0 - 1.2 kgf.m, 7.2 - 8.7 lb.ft)

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Remove the high pressure fuel pipe.