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Pre-Service Procedures

PROCEDURE


WARNING: The fuel system is normally pressurized to 276 kPa (40 psi). Use care when servicing the fuel system or personal injury may occur.

NOTE: The fuel charging system consists of the fuel injection supply manifold, fuel injectors, fuel pressure regulator and the intake manifold. Prior to service or removal of the fuel charging system, the following steps must be taken:

1. Disconnect battery ground cable.
2. Remove fuel tank filler cap and release fuel tank pressure.

FUEL PRESSURE RELEASE

NOTE: A fuel pressure relief valve on the fuel injection supply manifold is provided for this procedure.

1. Install Multiport Fuel Injection (MFI) Fuel Pressure Gauge T80L-9974-B to the fuel pressure relief valve on the fuel injection supply manifold.
2. Release pressure from fuel system.
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