Escort ZX2 L4-2.0L DOHC VIN 3 (2000)
Fuel Pressure Release: Service and Repair
Fuel Pressure Gauge
SPECIAL SERVICE TOOL(S)
1. Remove the schrader valve cap at the end of the fuel injection supply manifold, and attach Fuel Pressure Gauge.
WARNING:
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DO NOT SMOKE OR CARRY LIGHTED TOBACCO OR AN OPEN FLAME OF ANY TYPE WHEN WORKING ON OR NEAR
ANY FUEL RELATED COMPONENT. HIGHLY FLAMMABLE MIXTURES ARE ALWAYS PRESENT AND MAY BE
IGNITED, RESULTING IN POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.
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FUEL IN THE FUEL SYSTEM REMAINS UNDER HIGH PRESSURE EVEN WHEN THE ENGINE IS NOT RUNNING.
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BEFORE REPAIRING OR DISCONNECTING ANY OF THE FUEL LINES OR FUEL SYSTEM COMPONENTS, THE FUEL
SYSTEM PRESSURE MUST BE RELIEVED.
2. Open the manual valve on Fuel Pressure Gauge slowly to relieve fuel system pressure.
