Fuel Accumulator: Service and Repair

To replace the Fuel Accumulator:

WARNING: Fuel will be expelled during this procedure. Place a container under work area to catch any spilling fuel, use a clean rag to soak up any spilled fuel around container. Do not disconnect any wires that could cause electrical sparks. Do not smoke or work near heaters or other fire hazards. Keep a fire extinguisher handy.

Fuel Delivery Components:

1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.

CAUTION: Absolute cleanliness is essential when working with fuel circuit components of CIS-E. Even a minute particle of dirt can cause major trouble if it reaches the fuel distributor or fuel injectors. Before disconnecting any of the fuel line connections, throughly clean the unions. Always use clean tools.

2. Slowly loosen and then remove the inlet and outlet fuel lines from the accumulator.

Fuel Pump And Filter Mounting Bracket:

3. Loosen the filter clamping bolt and the fuel pump clamping bolt (see diagram) and pull the accumulator from the mounting bracket.
4. Install new accumulator, making sure the accumulator is positioned correctly.
5. Torque the clamping bolts to:

44 in.lbs. (5 Nm)

6. Install the inlet and the outlet fuel lines and torque the fuel line fittings to:

20 ft.lbs. (27 Nm)

7. Reinstall the negative (-) battery terminal.
8. START the car and check for leaks, repair any leaks immediately.