Special Tool(s)

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Fig 1: Identifying Special Tool(s)

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

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, resulting in possible personal injury.

WARNING: 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 personal injury or a fire hazard.

NOTE: 3.0L shown, 3.9L similar.

Fig 2: Identifying Schrader Valve Cap

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Remove the Schrader valve cap and install the special tool.
Slowly open the manual valve on the special tool and relieve the fuel pressure.
- This will drain some fuel out of the system.
  
  Fig 3: Identifying Fuel Pressure
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.