Fuel System Pressure Release

Pressure release 

• 1.
  
  Refer to: Gasoline and Gasoline-Ethanol Fuel Systems Health and Safety Precautions .

• 2.
  
  
  NOTE: The FPDM is located under the carpet below the RH rear seat.

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• 3.
  
  

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• 4.
  
  Disconnect the FPDM electrical connector.

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• 5.
  
  Start the engine and allow it to idle until it stalls.

• 6.
  
  Crank the engine for approximately five seconds to make sure that the fuel rail pressure is released.

• 7.
  
  When fuel system service is complete, reconnect the FPDM electrical connector.

• 8.
  
  
  NOTE: It may take more than one key cycle to pressurize the fuel system.

  Cycle the ignition key and wait 3 seconds to pressurize the fuel system. Check for leaks before starting the engine.