Fuel System Pressure Release
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Pressure release
WARNING:
Fuel may remain pressurized in some fuel lines after the Fuel System Pressure Release procedure. Wear safety gloves and a face shield when disconnecting pressure lines to avoid skin and eye contact. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.
- Refer to: Gasoline and Gasoline-Ethanol Fuel Systems Health and Safety Precautions .
- Remove the following items:
- Fuse 58
- Start and run the engine at idle.
- Wait until the engine stalls.
- Crank the engine for approximately 5 seconds to release the fuel pressure.
- Install the following items:
- Fuse 58