fuel cap release ACURA TL 1995 Service Repair Manual

Fuel Supply System

Fuel Pressure

Relieving (models with service bolt)

Before disconnecting fuel pipes or hoses, release pres-

sure from the system by loosening the 6 mm service

bolt on top of the fuel filter.

Do not smoke while working on the fuel system.

Keep open flames or sparks away from your work

area.

• Be sure to relieve fuel pressure while the ignition

switch is off.

1. Make sure you have the anti-theft code for the radio,

then write down the frequencies for the radio's pre-

set buttons.

2. Disconnect the battery negative cable from the bat-

tery negative terminal.

3.
Remove
the
fuel
fill
cap.

4. Use a box end wrench on the 6 mm service bolt at

the fuel filter while holding the special banjo bolt

with another wrench.

5. Place a rag or shop towel over the 6 mm service bolt.

6. Slowly loosen the 6 mm service bolt one complete

turn.

SERVICE

BOLT

12 N-m

(1.2 kgf-m, 8.7 Ibf-ft)

SHOP TOWEL

FUEL FILTER
NOTE:

• A fuel pressure gauge can be attached at the 6 mm

service bolt hole.

• Always replace the washer between the service bolt

and the special banjo bolt whenever the service bolt

is loosened.

• Replace all washers whenever the bolts are removed.

Relieving (models without service bolt)

Before disconnecting fuel pipes or hoses, release pres-

sure from the system by loosening the 12 mm banjo

bolt on top of the fuel filter.

• Do not smoke while working on the fuel system.

Keep open flames or sparks away from your work

area.

• Be sure to relieve fuel pressure while the ignition

switch is off.

1. Make sure you have the anti-theft code for the radio,

then write down the frequencies for the radio's pre-

set buttons.

2. Disconnect the battery negative cable from the bat-

tery negative terminal.

3.
Remove
the
fuel
fill
cap.

4. Use a box end wrench on the 12 mm banjo bolt at

the fuel filter while holding the fuel filter with anoth-

er wrench.

5. Place a rag or shop towel over the 12 mm banjo bolt.

6. Slowly loosen the 12 mm banjo bolt one complete

turn.

12 mm

BANJO BOLT

33 N-m

(3.4 kgf-m, 25 Ibf-ft)

SHOP TOWEL

FUEL FILTER

NOTE: Replace the washers whenever the 12 mm

banjo bolt is loosened or removed.

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