FUEL PRESSURE
Mechanical
7. Fuel Pressure
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5)  Start the engine.
6)   Measure fuel pressure while disconnecting pressure regulator vacuum hose from intake mani­fold.
Fuel pressure:
Standard; 284 - 314 kPa (2.9 - 3.2 kg/cm2, 41 - 46 psi)
A: INSPECTION
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WARNING:
Before removing fuel pressure gauge, release
fuel pressure.
NOTE:
If out of specification, check or replace pressure
regulator and pressure regulator vacuum hose.
1)   Release fuel pressure. <Ref. to FU(SOHC)-52, RELEASING OF FUEL PRESSURE, OPERATION, Fuel.> or <Ref. to FU(SOHCw/ oOBD)-41, RELEASING OF FUEL PRESSURE, OPERATION, Fuel.>
2)  Open fuel flap lid, and remove fuel filler cap.
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7) After connecting pressure regulator vacuum hose, measure fuel pressure.
Fuel pressure:
Standard; 206 - 235 kPa (2.1 - 2.4 kg/cm2, 30 - 34 psi)
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3) Disconnect fuel delivery hoses from fuel damper, and connect fuel pressure gauge.
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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.
4) Connect connector of fuel pump relay.
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