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Fuel System Pressure Release

Pressure release

WARNING: Before beginning any service procedure, refer to Safety Warnings in General Information. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.

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Refer to: Gasoline and Gasoline-Ethanol Fuel Systems Health and Safety Precautions .

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NOTE: The FPDM is located under the carpet below the RH rear seat.

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Disconnect the FPDM electrical connector.

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5.

Start the engine and allow it to idle until it stalls.

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Crank the engine for approximately five seconds to make sure that the fuel rail pressure is released.

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When fuel system service is complete, reconnect the FPDM electrical connector.

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NOTE: It may take more than one key cycle to pressurize the fuel system.

Cycle the ignition key and wait 3 seconds to pressurize the fuel system. Check for leaks before starting the engine.