Relieving Fuel Pressure
- On Diamante, Eclipse 2WD, Galant, Pickup, Precis and Ram-50, disconnect fuel pump harness connector at fuel tank from underneath vehicle. On Colt, Colt 200, Colt Vista, Eclipse (AWD), Expo, Mirage, Montero, Stealth, Summit, Summit Wagon and 3000GT, remove access panel under seat, in trunk or in rear cargo area to disconnect fuel pump harness connector.
- On all models, start engine. Let engine run until it stops. Turn ignition off. Disconnect negative battery terminal. Connect fuel pump harness connector. Reinstall rear seat (if necessary.)
WARNING:
Before disconnecting high pressure fuel hose at fuel delivery pipe, cover fuel hose connection with a rag. Some residual fuel pressure may still be in system.