Fuel Pressure Release
- On all models except RX300 and LX470, remove rear seat cushion and cover plate on floor panel for access to electrical connector for fuel pump. Disconnect electrical connector for fuel pump. This is electrical connector for fuel pump and fuel gauge sending unit. Go to step 4.
- On LX470, disconnect electrical connector for fuel pump. See Fig 1. This is electrical connector for fuel pump and fuel gauge sending unit. Go to step 4.
- On RX300, remove driver's side rear seat. Remove carpet and cover plate on floor panel for access to electrical connector for fuel pump. Disconnect electrical connector for fuel pump. This is electrical connector for fuel pump and fuel gauge sending unit and is located on top of fuel tank, near fuel pump. Go to next step.
- On all models, start engine and allow engine to idle until engine stalls. Turn ignition off. Reinstall electrical connector for fuel pump and any removed components.
- Disconnect negative battery cable. Place suitable container under fuel line connection. Cover fuel line connection with shop towel. Slowly loosen fuel line connection, allowing any fuel pressure to be released. Once fuel pressure is released, fuel system components may be serviced.
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