Fuel Pressure Relieving: Procedure

How to use this manual .

NOTICE: 

• Refer to the Fuel and Emissions Systems Service Precautions  before doing the procedure.
• Before disconnecting fuel lines or hoses, relieve pressure from the system by disabling the fuel pump and disconnecting the fuel line/quick connect fitting in the engine compartment.

With HDS 

1. Fuel Pressure - Relieve

   Preconditions 

   • HDS Connected

   Figure 1 

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   Procedure/Specifications 

   1. Remove the emergency fuel funnel (a). (Figure 1)

   Figure 2 

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   2. Insert the emergency fuel funnel (b) into the fuel filler neck to relieve the pressure in the fuel tank. (Figure 2)3. Stop the fuel pump.

   • Select the following menu buttons on the HDS screen in sequence.
   • • PGM-FI (System Selection Menu)
     • Function Test
     • FUEL PUMP OFF

   4. Start the engine, and let it idle until it stalls.

   NOTICE: 

   • Do not allow the engine to idle above 1, 000 rpm or the PCM will continue to operate the fuel pump.
   • A Pending or Confirmed DTC may be set during this procedure. Check for DTCs, and clear them as needed.

   5. Turn the vehicle to the OFF (LOCK) mode.

   After Relieving 

   • 12 Volt Battery Terminals Disconnection
   NOTE: Disconnect the 12 volt battery terminal after relieving the fuel pressure to reduce the risk of a fire caused by sparks.

   Without HDS 

2. Fuel Pressure - Relieve

   Figure 1 

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   Procedure/Specifications 

   1. Remove the emergency fuel funnel (a). (Figure 1)

   Figure 2 

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   2. Insert the emergency fuel funnel (b) into the fuel filler neck to relieve the pressure in the fuel tank. (Figure 2)3. Remove PGM-FI main relay 2 - Refer to: Fuel and Emissions Systems Component Location Index(Mexico models)  or Fuel and Emissions Systems Component Location Index(Mexico models) .

   4. Start the engine, and let it idle until it stalls.

   NOTICE: 

   If any DTCs are stored, clear the DTC after all work related to relieving fuel pressure has been completed.

   5. Turn the vehicle to the OFF (LOCK) mode.

   6. Install PGM-FI main relay 2 - Refer to: Fuel and Emissions Systems Component Location Index(Mexico models)  or Fuel and Emissions Systems Component Location Index(Mexico models) 

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   After Relieving 

   1. DTC Clear - Refer to: How to Troubleshoot the Fuel and Emissions Systems(2.0L Engine)  or How to Troubleshoot the Fuel and Emissions Systems(3.0L Engine) 2. 12 Volt Battery Terminals Disconnection

   NOTE: Disconnect the 12 volt battery terminal after relieving the fuel pressure to reduce the risk of a fire caused by sparks.