Fuel System Pressure Relief (Except SATURN)

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Fuel system is under pressure. Pressure must be relieved prior to servicing fuel system. Fuel pressure may be relieved by using one of the following methods:

On 2.2L and 2.4L, loosen fuel filler cap. Disconnect fuel pump harness connector. Start engine and allow it to run until it stalls. Crank starter for 3 seconds to remove remaining fuel from fuel lines. Turn ignition off. Reconnect fuel pump harness connector. Disconnect negative battery cable to avoid possible fuel discharge in accidental attempt to start engine.
On all engines except 2.2L and 2.4L, disconnect negative battery cable. Loosen fuel filler cap. Install Fuel Pressure Gauge (J-34730-1A) on fuel pressure connector of fuel rail. Wrap shop towel around pressure connection when installing fuel pressure gauge to absorb fuel leakage. Install gauge bleed hose in container. Open bleed valve to bleed fuel pressure.