WARNING:
Fuel vapor is hazardous. It can very easily ignite, causing serious injury and damage. Always keep sparks and flames away from fuel.
Fuel line spills and leakage from the pressurized fuel system are dangerous. Fuel can ignite and cause serious injury or death and damage. Fuel can also irritate skin and eyes. To prevent this, always complete the “Fuel Line Safety Procedure”.
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.
Fuel Line Safety Procedure
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the fuel-filler cap to release the pressure inside the fuel tank.
3. Remove the fuel pump relay.

4. Disconnect the high pressure fuel pump connector.
5. Connect the negative battery cable..
6. Start the engine.
7. After the engine stalls, crank the engine 2—3 times.
8. Switch the ignition to off.
9. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
10. Install the fuel pump relay.
11. Connect the high pressure fuel pump connector.
After Service Precaution
Check Fuel Cap Warning LightExpansion Valve
Purpose
The expansion valve atomizes liquid refrigerant to facilitate cooling of
the evaporator.
Function
The expansion valve reduces the pressure of liquid refrigerant rapidly to
facilitate vaporization of the atomized refrigerant at the evaporator, and adjusts
the refr ...
Fuel Filler Lid Opener And Lever Removal/Installation
Fuel-filler Lid Opener
1. Open the fuel-filler lid.
2. Remove the nut.
3. Remove the service hole cover on the trunk side trim.
4. While pressing the tabs of the stopper bracket in the direction of arrow (1)
shown in the figure, press it in the direction of arrow (2) to detach it fr ...
Electric Variable Valve Timing Motor/Driver Inspection
WARNING:
A hot engine can cause severe burns. Turn off the engine and wait until it
is cool before servicing.
CAUTION:
Do not disassemble the electric variable valve timing motor/driver because
it is a precision unit.
Do not apply excessive force when rotating the ...