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Fuel Pressure Release: Service and Repair

1. Remove the fuel pump fuse.

WARNING:
^ DO NOT SMOKE OR CARRY LIGHTED TOBACCO OR OPEN FLAME OF ANY TYPE WHEN WORKING ON OR NEAR ANY FUEL RELATED COMPONENTS. HIGHLY FLAMMABLE VAPORS ARE ALWAYS PRESENT AND MAY IGNITE. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY.
^ THE FUEL SYSTEM REMAINS PRESSURIZED FOR A LONG TIME AFTER THE IGNITION IS SWITCHED OFT. THE FUEL PRESSURE MUST BE RELEASED BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY REPAIRS. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THIS INSTRUCTION MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY.

2. Start the engine and allow to idle until the engine stalls.
3. Crank the engine for approximately five seconds to make sure the fuel injection supply manifold pressure has been released.
4. Install the fuel pump fuse.
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