Fuel System Pressure Release

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Dodge Intrepid, 2002 Chrysler Intrepid, 2002 Chrysler Concorde, and 2002 Chrysler 300M. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

WARNING: Always release fuel pressure before disconnecting any fuel injection-related component. DO NOT allow fuel to contact engine or electrical components.

CAUTION: When battery is disconnected, vehicle computer and memory systems may lose memory data. Driveability problems may exist until computer systems have completed a relearn cycle. See COMPUTER RELEARN PROCEDURES article in GENERAL INFORMATION before disconnecting battery.

Remove fuel fill cap. Remove fuel pump relay from Power Distribution Center (PDC). PDC is located on left side of engine compartment, in front of coolant bottle. See Figure. Start and run engine until it stalls. Attempt to start engine. Continue restarting engine until it will no longer run. Turn ignition off.
Reinstall fuel pump relay in PDC. One or more DTC may set when fuel pump relay is removed. Erase any DTCs that may have set after fuel pressure release procedure.