Powertrain
General Procedures - Fuel System Pressure Release
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Pressure Release
- Position the vehicle in NEUTRAL on the lift.
Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview (100-02 Jacking and Lifting, Description and Operation). - Remove the nuts and bolts.
Torque: 55 lb-in (6.2 N·m)
- Remove the retainers and the air deflector.
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- Remove the nuts and bolts.
- Disconnect the fuel pump control module electrical connector.
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- Start the engine and let it idle until it stalls.
- After the engine stalls, crank the engine for approximately 5 seconds to make sure the fuel rail pressure is released.
- Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position.
- Disconnect the battery ground cable.
Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect (414-01 Battery, Mounting and Cables, General Procedures). - After completing the fuel system service, reconnect the fuel pump control module electrical connector.
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- Tighten the nuts and bolts.
Torque: 55 lb-in (6.2 N·m)
- Install the retainers and the air deflector.
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- Tighten the nuts and bolts.
- Reconnect the battery ground cable.
Refer to: Battery Disconnection and Connection (414-01 Battery, Mounting and Cables, General Procedures). - Turn the ignition key and wait 3 seconds to pressurize the fuel system. Check for leaks before starting the engine.
- When the high-pressure fuel system service (high-pressure fuel pump, fuel injectors and fuel rail) is complete, start the engine and check for leaks.
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