Fuel Pressure: Inspection

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WARNING: Before removing the fuel pressure gauge, release the fuel pressure.

Release the fuel pressure.
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Disconnect the fuel delivery hose from fuel damper, and connect fuel pressure gauge.

Fig 1: Connecting Fuel Pressure Gauge
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Install the fuse of fuel pump to main fuse box.
Start the engine.
Measure the fuel pressure after warming up the engine.
Fuel pressure:

Standard:

339.5 - 360.5 kPa (3.5 - 3.7 kg/cm ² , 49 - 52 psi)

NOTE: The fuel pressure gauge registers 10 to 20 kPa (0.1 to 0.2 kg/cm² , 1 to 3 psi) higher than standard values during high-altitude operations.