Fuel Filter -- Replacement |
1. DISCHARGE DISCHARGE FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE |
2. PRECAUTION |
- NOTICE:
- After turning the ignition switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from the battery terminal. Therefore, make sure to read the disconnecting the cable from the battery terminal notice before proceeding with work (HILUX_TGN26 RM000004QR1003X.html).
3. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL |
- NOTICE:
- When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected (HILUX_TGN26 RM000004QR3003X.html).
4. REMOVE FUEL FILTER ASSEMBLY |
Disconnect the No. 1 fuel hose (HILUX_TGN26 RM000000YL401AX.html).
- NOTICE:
- Check for dirt or mud contamination in the fuel hose and around the fuel hose's connector. Clean if necessary. Dirt or mud can affect the O-ring's ability to seal the connector and fuel filter's upper pipe.
- Do not use tools to separate the connector and upper pipe.
- Do not forcefully bend or twist the hose.
- Keep the connector and pipe free from foreign matter.
- Put the connector in a plastic bag to prevent damage and contamination.
- If the connector and upper pipe are stuck together, pinch the connector and turn it carefully to disconnect it.
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Disconnect the fuel filter from the bracket, and then disconnect the fuel main tube (HILUX_TGN26 RM000000YL401AX.html) and remove the fuel filter.
Text in Illustration Pull Push - NOTICE:
- Check for dirt or mud contamination in the fuel hose and around the fuel hose's connector. Clean if necessary. Dirt or mud can affect the O-ring's ability to seal the connector and fuel filter's lower pipe.
- Do not use tools to separate the connector and lower pipe.
- Do not forcefully bend or twist the hose.
- Keep the connector and pipe free from foreign matter.
- Put the connector in a plastic bag to prevent damage and contamination.
- If the connector and lower pipe are stuck together, pinch the connector and turn it carefully to disconnect it.
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5. INSTALL FUEL FILTER ASSEMBLY |
Connect the fuel main tube to the fuel filter (HILUX_TGN26 RM000000YL401AX.html), and then connect the fuel filter to the bracket.
- NOTICE:
- Before installing the fuel main tube's connector to the fuel filter's lower pipe, check the connector for damage and foreign matter.
Connect the No. 1 fuel hose (HILUX_TGN26 RM000000YL401AX.html).
- NOTICE:
- Before installing the fuel hose's connector to the fuel filter's upper pipe, check the connector for damage and foreign matter.
6. CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL |
- NOTICE:
- When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected (HILUX_TGN26 RM000004QR3003X.html).
7. INSPECT FOR FUEL LEAK (for Fuel Main Tank) |
Make sure that there are no fuel leaks after performing maintenance on the fuel system.
Connect the intelligent tester to the DLC3.
Turn the ignition switch to ON and turn the intelligent tester on.
- NOTICE:
- Do not start the engine.
Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / Active Test / Control the Fuel Pump / Speed.
Check that there are no leaks from the fuel system.
If there are fuel leaks, repair or replace parts as necessary.Turn the ignition switch off.
Disconnect the intelligent tester from the DLC3.