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Maximum Fuel Pressure (Rio & Spectra)

  1. Release fuel pressure. See FUEL PRESSURE RELEASE . Disconnect battery negative cable. Remove rear seat cushion. Connect Fuel Pressure Gauge (0K2A1 131 001) to main fuel line at fuel tank. See Fig 1. Connect battery negative cable.
  2. To operate fuel pump, jumper DLC terminals FUEL PUMP and (B+). DLC is located on left side of engine compartment. See Figure. Turn ignition on. Check maximum fuel pressure. Do not run fuel pump longer than necessary to check fuel pressure. See FUEL PRESSURE SPECIFICATIONS  table. If fuel pressure is not as specified, replace fuel pump. See FUEL PUMP under FUEL SYSTEM in REMOVAL, OVERHAUL & INSTALLATION article.
Fig 1: Installing Fuel Pressure Gauge at Fuel Tank (Rio & Spectra)
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