Fuel System Pressure Release Procedure
WARNING:
The fuel system is under constant pressure even with engine off. Until the fuel pressure has been properly relieved from the system, do not attempt to open the fuel system. Do not smoke or use open flames/sparks when servicing the fuel system. Wear protective clothing and eye protection. Make sure the area in which the vehicle is being serviced is in a well ventilated area.
- Remove fuel fill cap.
- Remove lower rear seat cushion. Refer to REMOVAL
.
- Remove the fuel pump module cover (1).
- Disconnect electrical connector (4) form fuel pump module.
- Start and run engine until it stalls.
- Attempt to restarting engine a few times until the engine will no longer start.
- Turn ignition key to OFF position.
- Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable. If equipped with an Intelligent Battery Sensor (IBS), disconnect the IBS connector first before disconnecting the negative battery cable.
- Place a shop towel below and disconnect the fuel line quick-connect fittings at the fuel pump module. Refer to FITTING, QUICK CONNECT, STANDARD PROCEDURE .
NOTE:
After servicing the fuel system, one or more Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC's) may have been stored in Powertrain Control Module (PCM) memory due to disconnecting fuel pump module circuit. A diagnostic scan tool must be used to erase a DTC.