Fuel System Pressure Release

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Pressure release 

1. NOTE: The fuel pump relay fuse is located in the BJB, location F11.

   Remove the fuel pump relay fuse.

2. NOTE: It may take up to several minutes before the engine stalls.

   Start the engine and allow it to idle until the engine stalls.

3. Crank the engine an additional 20 seconds to make sure the fuel system pressure has been released.
4. Turn the ignition switch to the off position.
5. When the fuel system service is complete, install the fuel pump relay fuse.
6. NOTE: It may take more than one key cycle to pressurize the fuel system

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