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Fuel System Pressure Release

Remove fuel pump relay. See Fig 1. Start engine. If engine does not start, crank engine 4-5 times and turn ignition off. If engine starts, wait for engine to stall, then crank engine 4-5 times. Turn ignition off. Reinstall fuel pump relay. Wrap a rag around fuel line connection. Open fuel line and release fuel pressure.

Fig 1: Locating Fuel Pump Relay
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