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Fuel Leak Check

  1. Intake Manifold and Intake Manifold Base - Remove

    Intake Manifold Removal and Installation

    Intake Manifold Removal and Installation (2019 2020 2021)

  2. High Pressure Fuel Pump Cover - Remove
    GHH309488Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.
  3. Fuel Rail Cover - Remove
    GHH309489Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.
  4. Fuel Leak - Check
    GHH309490Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.
    1. Apply Red Check Spray to the joint of the injectors (A), the fuel rails (B), and the high pressure fuel pump (C). Set the probe of the leak detector (Snap-on Combustible Gas Leak Detector) on the joint.

    2. Install the intake manifold base and the intake manifold with original gaskets - Refer to:

    Intake Manifold Removal and Installation


    Intake Manifold Removal and Installation (2019 2020 2021)

    NOTE:  The intake manifold base and the intake manifold gaskets will be replaced after the fuel leak check.

    3. Turn the vehicle to the ON mode, but do not start the engine. After the fuel pump runs for about 2 seconds, the low pressure fuel line will be pressurized. Repeat this two or three times, then check for fuel leakage.

    4. Start the engine. Hold the engine speed at 4, 000 RPM for 1 minute, and stop the engine.

    5. Remove the intake manifold and the intake manifold base - Refer to:

    Intake Manifold Removal and Installation


    Intake Manifold Removal and Installation (2019 2020 2021)

    6. Check for fuel leakage at the joint of the injectors, the fuel rails, and the high pressure fuel pump.

  5. Fuel Rail Cover - Install
    GHH309491Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.
  6. High Pressure Fuel Pump Cover - Install
    Fig 1: High Pressure Fuel Pump Cover With Torque Specifications
    GHH309492Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.
  7. Intake Manifold Base and Intake Manifold - Install. Refer to:

    Intake Manifold Removal and Installation or

    Intake Manifold Removal and Installation (2019 2020 2021)

    NOTE:  Install the intake manifold base and the intake manifold with new gaskets.