Fuel System Pressure Release

SPECIAL TOOL(S)

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Fuel Pressure Gauge
310-012 (T80L-9974-B)

WARNING:

Do not smoke or carry lighted tobacco or open flame of any type when working on or near any fuel-related component. Highly flammable mixtures are always present and may be ignited. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.
Fuel in the fuel system remains under high pressure even when the engine is not running. Before repairing or disconnecting any of the fuel lines or fuel system components, the fuel system pressure must be relieved to prevent accidental spraying of fuel, causing a fire hazard. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.

Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to BATTERY DISCONNECT .

NOTE: 3.0L shown, others similar.

Fig 1: Locating Schrader Valve Cap

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NOTE: Open the manual valve slowly to relieve the system pressure. This may drain fuel from the system. Place fuel in a suitable container.

Open the manual valve on the pressure gauge and relieve the fuel pressure.
- This will drain some fuel out of the system. Place fuel in a suitable container.
  
  Fig 2: Identifying Fuel Pressure Gauge
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