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Releasing Fuel System Pressure

WARNING: The fuel system remains under pressure when the engine is not running. Release fuel system pressure before disconnecting any fuel line to reduce the chance of personal injury or fire damage to vehicle components.
  1. Start engine.
  2. Disconnect fuel pump connector located below rear seat cushion.
  3. Let engine stall, then turn OFF ignition switch.
  4. Reconnect fuel pump connector.
    Fig 1: Illustrating Fuel Pump Connector
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