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Powertrain

General Procedures - Fuel System Pressure Test

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Special Service Tools / General Equipment

310-D009 (D95L-7211-A)
Fuel Pressure Test Kit

Check

  1. Refer to: Gasoline and Gasoline-Ethanol Fuel Systems Health and Safety Precautions (100-00 General Information, Description and Operation).
  2. Relieve the fuel system pressure.
    Refer to: Fuel System Pressure Release (310-00C Fuel System – General Information, General Procedures).
  3. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
    Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect (414-01).
  4. Disconnect the quick-connect fitting of the fuel feed pipe from the fuel rail.
    Refer to: Spring Lock Couplings (310-00C Fuel System - General Information, General Procedures).
  5. Install the fuel pressure test kit between the fuel feed pipe and the fuel tube.
    Use Special Service Tool: 310-D009 (D95L-7211-A) Fuel Pressure Test Kit.
  6. Connect the FPDM electrical connector.
  7. Connect the battery ground cable.
    Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect (414-01).
  8. Check the fuel system pressure to make sure it is within the specified range. For additional information, refer to Specifications in this section.

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