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Fuel System Pressure Release

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To relieve fuel system pressure, remove fuel pump fuse No. 18, or fuel pump relay, to deactivate fuel pump. Disconnect ignition coil output stage wiring harness to deactivate ignition. Place a clean shop rag around fuel line fitting and slowly loosen fitting. Reconnect ignition coil output stage wiring harness and fuel pump fuse No. 18.