Fuel Pressure Relieving: Procedure

NOTE: 

• Before disconnecting fuel lines or hoses, relieve pressure from the system by disabling the fuel pump and disconnecting the fuel line/quick connect fitting in the engine compartment.
• When you relieve the fuel pressure, stop the fuel pump according to 2nd procedure (With HDS or Without HDS).

1. Fuel Tank Pressure - Relieve

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   1. Remove the maintenance lid (A) from the left side trim panel, then remove the emergency fuel funnel (B) from the maintenance lid.

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   2. Insert the emergency fuel funnel (A) into the fuel filler neck to relieve the pressure in the fuel tank.

2. Fuel Pump - Stop

   With HDS 

   1. Connect the HDS to the DLC .

   2. From the INSPECTION MENU of the HDS, select Fuel Pump OFF, then start the engine, and let it idle until it stalls.

   NOTE: 

   • Do not allow the engine to idle above 1, 000 RPM or the PCM will continue to operate the fuel pump.
   • A Pending or Confirmed DTC may be set during this procedure. Check for DTCs, and clear them as needed.

   3. Turn the vehicle to the OFF (LOCK) mode.

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   Without HDS 

   1. Remove PGM-FI main relay 2 (A) from the auxiliary under-hood fuse/relay box.

   2. Start the engine, and let it idle until it stalls.

   NOTE:  If any DTCs are stored, clear and ignore them.

   3. Turn the vehicle to the OFF (LOCK) mode.

   4. Install PGM-FI main relay 2.

3. 12 volt Battery Terminal - Disconnect
4. Fuel Hose Cover - Remove

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5. Fuel Pressure - Relieve

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   1. Remove the quick-connect fitting cover Fuel Line/Quick-Connect Fitting - Removal and Installation . 2. Check the fuel quick-connect fitting (A) for dirt, and clean it if needed. 3. Place a rag or shop towel over the quick-connect fitting, then disconnect the Fuel Line/Quick-Connect Fitting - Removal and Installation . .

6. All Removed Parts - Install

   1. Install the parts in the reverse order of removal.   NOTE:  Make sure the quick-connect fitting connection.