Caution: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in the Preface section.
- Loosen the fuel filler cap in order to relieve the tank pressure. Do not tighten at this time.
- Raise the vehicle. Refer to
Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
.
- Disconnect the fuel pump electrical connector.
- Lower the vehicle.
- Start and run the engine until the fuel supply remaining in the fuel pipes is consumed. Engage the starter for 3 seconds in order to assure relief of any remaining pressure.
- Raise the vehicle.
- Connect the fuel pump electrical connector.
- Lower the vehicle.
- Disconnect the negative battery cable in order to avoid possible fuel discharge if an accidental attempt is made to start the engine. Refer to
Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection
.