Fuel System Pressure Release

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Pressure release

WARNING: Before beginning any service procedure, refer to Gasoline and Gasoline-Ethanol Fuel Systems Health and Safety Precautions . Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.

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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Start the engine and allow it to idle until it stalls.
Crank the engine for approximately five seconds to make sure that the fuel rail pressure is released.
When fuel system service is complete, reconnect the FPDM electrical connector.
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.