Fuel System Pressure Release

Pressure release 

• 1.
  
  
  WARNING: Before beginning any service procedure, refer to General Information . Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.
  NOTE: Once this procedure is completed, connect a Diagnostic Scan Tool and clear any DTC's that are present.

  Refer to: Gasoline and Gasoline-Ethanol Fuel Systems Health and Safety Precautions

• 2.
  
  Position aside RH load space trim panel.

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• 3.
  
  Disconnect the FPDM electrical connector.

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• 4.
  
  Start and run the engine at idle.

• 5.
  
  Wait until the engine stalls.

• 6.
  
  Crank the engine for approximately 5 seconds to release the fuel pressure.

• 7.
  
  Turn the ignition switch to the off position.

• 8.
  
  
  WARNING: Fuel may still be under pressure in the fuel lines.

  Always wrap the fuel line connection with a towel before disconnecting it.

• 9.
  
  When the fuel system service is complete, reconnect the FPDM electrical connector.

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• 10.
  
  Reposition RH load space trim panel.

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• 11.
  
  Cycle the ignition key and wait 3 seconds to pressurize the fuel system. Check for leaks before starting the engine.