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Fuel System Pressure Release

Special Tools

Illustration Tool Name Tool Number
GF0025503
Fuel Pressure Test Kit 310-D009 (D95L-7211A)
WARNING: Do not smoke, carry lighted tobacco or have an open flame of any type when working on or near any fuel-related component. Highly flammable mixtures are always present and may be ignited. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury.
WARNING: Do not carry personal electronic devices such as cell phones, pagers or audio equipment of any type when working on or near any fuel-related component. Highly flammable mixtures are always present and may be ignited. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury.
WARNING: Before working on or disconnecting any of the fuel tubes or fuel system components, relieve the fuel system pressure to prevent accidental spraying of fuel. Fuel in the fuel system remains under high pressure, even when the engine is not running. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.
  1. Remove the fuel rail Schrader valve cap.
  2. Fig 1: Locating Fuel Rail Schrader Valve Cap
    GF0032024Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    NOTE: This step will drain some fuel out of the system. Place the fuel in a suitable container.
  3. Install the special tool and slowly open the manual valve to relieve the fuel system pressure.
  4. Fig 2: Installing Special Tool (310-D009) & Slowly Open Manual Valve To Relieve Fuel System Pressure
    GF0032025Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.