Relief Procedure
Tools Required
J 34730-1A Fuel Pressure
Gauge
- Disconnect the negative
battery terminal to avoid possible fuel discharge if an accidental attempt
is made to start the engine. Refer to Engine Electrical.
- Loosen the fuel filler cap to relieve tank vapor pressure.
- Remove the fuel injector
sight shield. Refer to
Fuel Injector Sight Shield Replacement
in
Engine Mechanical.
- Connect J 34730-1A
to the fuel pressure connection. Wrap a shop towel around the fuel pressure
connection while connecting the fuel pressure gauge in order to avoid spillage.
- Install the bleed hose into an approved container and open the
valve to bleed the system pressure. The fuel connections are now safe for
servicing.
- Drain any fuel remaining in the fuel pressure gauge into an approved
container.