Tools Required
J 34730-1A Fuel Pressure
Gauge
- Remove the fuel injector
sight shield. Refer to
Fuel Injector Sight Shield Replacement
in Engine Mechanical.
- Disconnect the negative battery terminal to avoid a possible fuel
discharge if an accidental attempt is made to start the engine.
- Remove the fuel pressure
connection cap (1).
- Connect the J 34730-1A
fuel pressure gauge 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 fuel system pressure. The fuel connections are now safe
for servicing.
- Drain any fuel remaining in the fuel pressure gauge into an approved
container.
- Install the fuel pressure connection cap after completing the
service.