Fuel System Pressure Check
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Special Tool(s) / General Equipment
| 310-D009 (D95L-7211-A) Fuel Pressure Test Kit | |
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Connect
- Refer to: Gasoline and Gasoline-Ethanol Fuel Systems Health and Safety Precautions .
- Refer to: Fuel System Pressure Release .
- Disconnect the battery. Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect
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- Refer to: Quick Release Coupling .
- 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.WARNING: Do not smoke, carry lighted tobacco or have an open flame of any type when working on or near any fuel-related component. Highly flammable mixtures may be present and may be ignited. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury.WARNING: Do not carry personal electronic devices such as cell phones, pagers or audio equipment of any type when working on or near any fuel-related component. Highly flammable mixtures may be present and may be ignited. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury.
Always wrap the fuel line connection with a towel before disconnecting it. Refer to: Quick Release Coupling .
- Install Special Service Tool: 310-D009 (D95L-7211-A) Fuel Pressure Test Kit.
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- Torque
: 89 lb.in (10 Nm)
- Refer to: Quick Release Coupling .
- Torque
- Connect the battery. Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect .
Check
- Carry out a ignition ON engine OFF visual inspection for fuel leaks prior to completing the fuel system pressure test.
- Use Special Service Tool: 310-D009 (D95L-7211-A) Fuel Pressure Test Kit.
- Use Special Service Tool: 310-D009 (D95L-7211-A) Fuel Pressure Test Kit.
- After completing 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.
Disconnect
- Refer to: Quick Release Coupling .
- Remove Special Service Tool: 310-D009 (D95L-7211-A) Fuel Pressure Test Kit.
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- Torque
: 89 lb.in (10 Nm)
- Refer to: Quick Release Coupling .
- Torque