Ford Escape: Fuel System - General Information / General Procedures - Fuel System Pressure Release

Pressure release

  WARNING: Fuel may remain pressurized in some fuel lines after the Fuel System Pressure Release procedure. Wear safety gloves and a face shield when disconnecting pressure lines to avoid skin and eye contact. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.

1. Refer to: Gasoline and Gasoline-Ethanol Fuel Systems Health and Safety Precautions (100-00 General Information, Description and Operation).
   

1. Remove the following items:
   • Fuse 80
     

1. Start and run the engine at idle.
   

1. Wait until the engine stalls.
   

1. Crank the engine for approximately 5 seconds to release the fuel pressure.
   

1. Install the following items:
   • Fuse 80