Introduction
Due to the high pressures involved in the fuel system, it is necessary to relieve the fuel pressure before working on any part of the fuel injection system.
This procedure will show you how to safely depressurize the fuel system.
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Facing the front of the car, the underhood fuse box is located on the right hand side, between the battery and the fender.
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Press the tab on the front of the fuse box.
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And release the tab on the rear side of the fuse box.
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You can remove the fuel pump fuse or the fuel pump relay; either one will accomplish your purpose.
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Fuel pump fuse
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Fuel pump relay
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In this example, we are pulling the fuse rather than the relay, but again, either will do the job.
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Using the fuse puller found in the fuse box, remove the 15A fuel pump fuse and set it aside.
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Put the key in the ignition and start the car. There will usually be enough residual pressure in the line to allow the car to start.
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Depending how long it's been since the car was run last, there may be quite a bit of pressure in the lines, which can let the car run for as much as three minutes, so be patient and let the car idle until it dies on its own.
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Turn the car off and remove the key.
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Don't forget to reinstall the fuse or relay once your work is complete.
