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Fuel Pressure Relief Procedure

WARNING: When performing the following procedure, be sure to observe Precautions on Fuel System Service  and PRECAUTIONS FOR ENGINE in order to reduce the risk of fire and personal injury.
CAUTION: Never perform this work when engine is hot. Doing so may cause adverse effect to catalyst. Wait until the engine has cooled down before performing this procedure.
NOTE: If ECM detects DTC(s) after servicing, clear DTC(s). See DTC CLEARANCE
  1. Make sure that engine is cold.
  2. For M/T model, place gear shift lever in "Neutral" and apply parking brake and block drive wheels.

    For CVT model, place select lever in "P" and apply parking brake and block drive wheels.

  3. Disconnect fuel pump relay (1) from relay/fuse box No. 1 (2).
  4. Remove fuel filler cap in order to release fuel vapor pressure in fuel tank, and then reinstall it.
  5. Start engine and run it until engine stops for lack of fuel. Repeat cranking engine 2 - 3 times for about 3 sec. each time to dissipate fuel pressure in lines. Fuel connections are now safe for servicing.
  6. After servicing, connect fuel pump relay (1) to relay/fuse box No. 1 and install relay/fuse box cover.
    Fig 1: Identifying Fuel Pump Relay
    G06867173Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.