Fuel System Pressure Relief Procedure

Fuel Pump Relay:

FUEL PRESSURE RELIEF PROCEDURE

WARNING:
^ To reduce the risk of fire and personal injury, it is necessary to relieve fuel system pressure before servicing fuel system components.

^ After relieving fuel system pressure, a small amount of fuel may be released when servicing fuel lines or connections. In order to reduce the chance of personal injury, cover fuel line fittings with a shop towel before disconnecting to catch any fuel that may leak out. Place the towel in an approved container when disconnect is complete.

Notice: Do not perform this procedure if the engine is hot. Unburned fuel entering the catalytic converter could cause damage to the converter catalyst.



PROCEDURE:
1. Loosen fuel filler cap to relieve fuel tank pressure.
2. Disconnect fuel pump relay electrical connector.
3. Crank engine and allow to stall. Crank engine for an additional three seconds to assure relief of any remaining fuel pressure.
4. Remove negative (-) battery cable to avoid possible fuel discharge if an attempt is made to start the engine.
5. Reconnect fuel pump relay electrical connector.
6. Tighten fuel filler cap.