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Fuel System Pressure Release

NOTE: Fuel Pressure Gauge (J-34730-1A) and Fuel Pressure Gauge Adapter (J-42242) are required to perform this procedure. See Figure and Figure .

Clean fuel pipe connections, hose connections, and areas surrounding the connections before performing any disconnections in order to avoid possible contamination in the system.

  1. Turn ignition OFF.
  2. Disconnect battery negative cable in order to avoid possible fuel discharge if an accidental attempt is made to start the engine.
  3. Loosen fuel filler cap and relieve fuel tank vapor pressure.
  4. Remove cap on fuel pressure service connection. Connect Fuel Pressure Gauge and Fuel Pressure Gauge Adapter to the fuel pressure service connection. See Fig 1 . Wrap a shop towel around the fitting while connecting the gauge to avoid spillage.
  5. Place the bleed hose of the Fuel Pressure Gauge into an approved gasoline container.
  6. Open the bleed valve on the Fuel Pressure Gauge and bleed the fuel system pressure. The fuel connections are now safe for servicing.
  7. Place a shop towel under the fuel pressure service connection to catch any remaining fuel spillage.
  8. Remove both Fuel Pressure Gauge and Fuel Pressure Gauge Adapter from the fuel pressure service connection.
  9. Drain any fuel remaining in the Fuel Pressure Gauge into an approved gasoline container.
  10. Install the cap on the fuel pressure service connection.
Fig 1: Installing Fuel Pressure Gauge
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