Fuel System Pressure Relief

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1998 Pontiac Trans Sport, 1998 Oldsmobile Silhouette, and 1998 Chevrolet Venture. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

CAUTION: Begin fuel system trouble shooting and diagnosis with checking fuel injection system pressure. High fuel pressure may be present in fuel lines and component parts. Relieve fuel pressure before disconnecting any fuel system components.

NOTE: For fuel pump circuit testing, FUEL SYSTEM ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT in NO START DIAGNOSIS .

Fuel system is under pressure. Pressure must be relieved prior to servicing fuel system. Fuel pressure may be relieved by using one of the following methods.

Disconnect negative battery cable. Loosen fuel filler cap. Install Fuel Pressure Gauge (J-34730-1A) to fuel pressure connection. Wrap shop towel around pressure connection when installing fuel pressure gauge to absorb fuel leakage. Place gauge bleed hose in container. Open bleed valve to relieve fuel pressure.