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Fuel System Pressure Release

WARNING: Always release fuel pressure before disconnecting any fuel injection-related component. DO NOT allow fuel to contact engine or electrical components.
  1. Remove fuel cap from fuel tank. Remove fuel pump relay from Power Distribution Center (PDC). Fuel pump relay can be identified by label on inside of PDC cover. See POWER DISTRIBUTION CENTER (PDC) LOCATION  table.
  2. Start engine and allow engine to idle until engine stalls. Attempt to restart engine until engine will no longer run. Turn ignition off. Service fuel system as necessary. After performing repairs, install fuel pump relay in PDC.
  3. Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTCs) may have been stored in Powertrain Control Module (PCM) due to removal of fuel pump relay. Using scan tool, clear DTCs from PCM. See appropriate SELF-DIAGNOSTICS article for clearing of DTCs.
POWER DISTRIBUTION CENTER (PDC) LOCATION

Application Location
Dakota & Durango Driver's Side Of Engine Compartment, Behind Battery
Ram Pickup Driver's Side Of Engine Compartment, Above Wheelwell
Ram Van & Ram Wagon Driver's Side Of Engine Compartment, Near Battery