Fuel System Pressure Check

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Special Tool(s) / General Equipment

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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: This Fuel System Pressure Check is for the low pressure side of the system.

Refer to: Gasoline and Gasoline-Ethanol Fuel Systems Health and Safety Precautions .
Remove the retainers and remove the engine appearance cover.
Torque: 44 lb.in (5 Nm)

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Release the fuel system pressure. Refer to: Fuel System Pressure Release .
Disconnect the battery ground cable. Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect .
- Detach the tube and position from the upper air cleaner outlet pipe.
- Loosen the clamps and remove the upper air cleaner outlet pipe.
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Disconnect the fuel jumper tube-to-high pressure pump quick release coupling. Refer to: Quick Release Coupling .
Install the Fuel Pressure Test Kit between the fuel jumper tube and the high pressure pump.
Use Special Service Tool: 310-D009 (D95L-7211-A) Fuel Pressure Test Kit.

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NOTE: The FPDM electrical connector was previously disconnected to release the fuel system pressure and must be reconnected to test the fuel system pressure.

Reconnect the FPDM electrical connector.
Connect the battery ground cable. Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect .
NOTE: Carry out a Key ON Engine OFF (KOEO) visual inspection for fuel leaks prior to completing the fuel system pressure test.

NOTE: After completion of the fuel system pressure test, open the drain valve on the Fuel Pressure Test Kit and release any residual fuel into a suitable container prior to removing the tool.

Test the fuel system pressure to make sure it is within the specified range. For additional information, refer to Specifications .
After completion of the fuel system pressure test, disconnect the battery ground cable, open the drain valve on the Fuel Pressure Test Kit and release any residual fluid into an appropriate container. Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect .
Remove the Fuel Pressure Test Kit by reversing the installation steps.