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On-Vehicle Inspection

  1. CHECK FUEL PUMP OPERATION 
    1. Connect a hand-held tester to the DLC3.
    2. Turn the ignition switch ON and hand-held tester main switch ON.
      NOTE: Do not start the engine.
    3. Select the active test mode on the hand-held tester.
    4. Please refer to the hand-held tester operator's manual for further details .
    5. If you have no hand-held tester, connect the positive (+) and negative (-) leads from the battery to the fuel pump connector (See  7 ).
      Fig 1: Connecting Hand-Held Tester To DLC3
      G02878884Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    6. Check that there is pressure in the fuel inlet hose from the fuel filter.

      HINT:

      If there is fuel pressure, you will hear the sound of fuel flowing. If there is no pressure, check these parts:

      • Fusible link
      • Fuses
      • EFI main relay
      • Fuel pump
      • ECM
      • Wiring connections
      Fig 2: Checking Pressure In Fuel Inlet Hose
      G02878885Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    7. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK.
    8. Disconnect the hand-held tester from the DLC3.
  2. CHECK FUEL PRESSURE 
    1. Check the battery positive voltage is above 12 V.
    2. Disconnect the negative (-) terminal cable from the battery.
    3. Purchase the new No.1 fuel pipe and take out the fuel tube connector from its pipe.

      Part No. 23801-20070

      Fig 3: Identifying Fuel Tube Connector
      G02878886Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    4. Remove the fuel hose clamp.
      Fig 4: Removing Fuel Hose Clamp
      G02878887Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    5. Disconnect the No.1 fuel pipe (fuel tube connector) from the fuel filter outlet.
      CAUTION:
      • Perform disconnecting operations of the fuel tube connector (quick type) after observing the precautions (See PRECAUTION ).
      • As there is retained pressure in the fuel pipe line, prevent it from splashing inside the engine compartment.
      Fig 5: Disconnecting No.1 Fuel Pipe
      G02878888Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    6. Install SST (pressure gauge) as shown in Fig 6 ,by using SST and fuel tube connector.

      SST 09268-41047, 09268-45014

    7. Wipe off any splattered gasoline.
    8. Reconnect the hand-held tester to the DLC3 (See  1 )
    9. Reconnect the negative (-) terminal cable to the battery.
    10. Measure the fuel pressure.

      Fuel pressure: 

      301 - 347 kPa (3.1 - 3.5 kgf/cm 2  , 44 - 50 psi) 

      If pressure is high, replace the fuel pressure regulator.

      If pressure is low, check these parts:

      • Fuel hoses and connections
      • Fuel pump
      • Fuel filter
      • Fuel pressure regulator
      Fig 6: Installing SST
      G02878889Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    11. Disconnect the hand-held tester from the DLC3.
    12. Start the engine.
    13. Measure the fuel pressure at idle.

      Fuel pressure: 

      301 - 347 kPa (3.1 - 3.5 kgf/cm 2  , 44 - 50 psi) 

    14. Stop the engine
    15. Check that the fuel pressure remains as specified for 5 minutes after the engine has stopped.

      Fuel pressure: 

      147 kPa (1.5 kgf/cm 2  , 21 psi) or more 

      If pressure is not as specified, check the fuel pump, pressure

    16. After checking fuel pressure, disconnect the negative (-) terminal cable from the battery and carefully remove the SST and fuel tube connector to prevent gasoline from splashing.

      SST 09268-41047, 09268-45014

    17. Reconnect the No.1 fuel pipe (fuel tube connector).
      CAUTION: Perform connecting operations of the tube connector (quick type) after observing the precautions (See PRECAUTION ).
      Fig 7: Connecting No.1 Fuel Pipe
      G02878890Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    18. Surely install the hose clamp to the fuel filter with "click" sound.
    19. After installing the clamp, check that the clamp is fixed by pulling up to the clamp.
    20. Reconnect the negative (-) terminal cable to the battery.
    21. Check for fuel leaks.
    Fig 8: Installing Clamp
    G02878891Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  3. REMOVE REAR SEAT CUSHION 
  4. REMOVE FLOOR SERVICE HOLE COVER 
  5. DISCONNECT FUEL PUMP & SENDER GAUGE CONNECTOR 
  6. INSPECT FUEL PUMP RESISTANCE 

    Using an ohmmeter, measure the resistance between terminals 4 and 5.

    Resistance: 0.2 - 3.0 Ω at 20°C (68°F) 

    If the resistance is not as specified, replace the fuel pump.

    Fig 9: Inspecting Fuel Pump Resistance
    G02878892Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  7. INSPECT FUEL PUMP OPERATION 

    Connect the positive (+) lead from the battery to terminal 4 of the connector, and the negative (-) lead to terminal 5. Check that the fuel pump operates.

    NOTE:
    • These tests must be done quickly (within 10 seconds) to prevent the coil burning out.
    • Keep the fuel pump as far away from the battery as possible.
    • Always do the switching at the battery side.
    Fig 10: Inspecting Fuel Pump Operation
    G02878893Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

    If operation is not as specified, replace the fuel pump or lead wire.

  8. RECONNECT FUEL PUMP & SENDER GAUGE CONNECTOR 
  9. REINSTALL FLOOR SERVICE HOLE COVER 
  10. REINSTALL REAR SEAT CUSHION