Fuel Pressure Relief Procedure
CAUTION:
Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution
in Cautions and Notices.
- Loosen the fuel filler cap in order to relieve the tank pressure. Do not tighten at this time.
- Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
- Disconnect the fuel pump electrical connector.
- Lower the vehicle.
- Start and run the engine until the fuel supply remaining in the fuel pipes is consumed. Engage the starter for 3.0 seconds in order to assure relief of any remaining pressure.
- Raise the vehicle.
- Connect the fuel pump electrical connector.
- Lower the vehicle.
- Disconnect the negative battery cable in order to avoid possible fuel discharge if an accidental attempt is made to start the engine. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure in Engine Electrical.