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Fuel Pressure Release

CAUTION: Fuel system is under high pressure. Release fuel pressure before disconnecting any fuel lines or fuel system components.
CAUTION: When battery is disconnected, vehicle computer and memory systems may lose memory data. Driveability problems may exist until computer systems have completed a relearn cycle. See COMPUTER RELEARN PROCEDURES article in GENERAL INFORMATION before disconnecting battery.
  1. Ensure ignition is off. Disconnect negative battery cable. Remove fuel tank filler cap. Remove protective cap from service port on fuel rail.
  2. Service port is located near center of front (radiator side) fuel rail.
  3. Place end of Hose (C-4799-1) into an approved fuel container. Attach remaining end of hose at service port on fuel rail. Use care, as fuel system is under pressure. Fuel pressure will be released from fuel system. Remove hose, reinstall protective cap, fuel tank filler cap and negative battery cable.
Fig 1: Identifying Manual Fuel Shutoff Valve, Fuel Cylinder Valves & Locating Fuel Pressure Regulator
G95B32715Courtesy of CHRYSLER CORP.
Fig 2: Identifying Fuel Lines, Fuel Filter, Fuel Pressure Regulator & High Pressure Fuel Shutoff Solenoid
G95D32709Courtesy of CHRYSLER CORP.