Fuel System Pressure Release: 2.0L
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Ford Escape. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Remove fuel filler cap to release fuel tank pressure. Remove fuel pump relay, located in left side engine compartment relay panel. Start engine and allow to idle until engine stalls. Crank engine twice to ensure system pressure is released. Turn ignition off. Install fuel pump relay.