Fuel System Pressure Release

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Pressure release 

1. WARNING: Before beginning any service procedure, refer to Safety Warnings in 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.