Pressure Relief

SPECIAL TOOL(S)

Fig 1: Identifying Special Service Tool

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WARNING: Do not smoke or carry lighted tobacco or open flame of any type when working on or near any fuel-related component. Highly flammable mixtures are always present and can be ignited, resulting in possible personal injury.

WARNING: Fuel in the fuel system remains under high pressure even when the engine is not running. Before repairing or disconnecting any of the fuel lines or fuel system components, the fuel system pressure must be relieved to prevent accidental spraying of fuel, causing personal injury or a fire hazard.

Remove the engine cover. For additional information, refer to INTERIOR TRIM AND ORNAMENTATION .
Remove the Schrader valve cap and attach the fuel pressure gauge.

Fig 2: Removing Schrader Valve Cap And Attach Fuel Pressure Gauge
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Slowly open the manual valve on the fuel pressure gauge and relieve the fuel pressure.
- This will drain some fuel out of the system. Place fuel in a suitable container.
Fig 3: Placing Fuel In A Suitable Container
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