Fuel Line Pressure Inspection [L5]: Notes
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Mazda 6. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
WARNING:
- Fuel line spills and leakage from the pressurized fuel system are dangerous. Fuel can ignite and cause serious injury or death and damage. To prevent this, complete the following inspection with the engine stopped.
- A person charged with static electricity could cause a fire or explosion, resulting in death or serious injury. Before performing work on the fuel system, discharge static electricity by touching the vehicle body.
CAUTION:
- Disconnecting/connecting the quick release connector without cleaning it may possibly cause damage to the fuel pipe and quick release connector. Always clean the quick release connector joint area before disconnecting/connecting using cloth or soft brush, and make sure that it is free of foreign material.
- Complete the "BEFORE SERVICE PRECAUTION". See BEFORE SERVICE PRECAUTION [L5]. )
- Disconnect the negative battery cable.
- Disconnect the quick release connector. See QUICK RELEASE CONNECTOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [L5] )
- Turn the lever of the SST parallel to the hose as shown in the figure.
- Insert the SST quick release connector into the fuel pipe until a click is heard.
- Verify that the quick release connector is firmly connected by pulling it by hand.
- Start the fuel pump using the following procedure.