Explorer Sport Trac 2WD V6-4.0L VIN E (2002)
Fuel Pressure Release: Service and Repair
Fuel Pressure Gauge
SPECIAL TOOL(S)
WARNING:
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DO NOT SMOKE OR CARRY LIGHTED TOBACCO OR 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. BEFORE
REPAIRING OR DISCONNECTING ANY OF THE FUEL LINES OR FUEL SYSTEM COMPONENTS, THE FUEL SYSTEM
PRESSURE MUST BE RELIEVED TO PREVENT ACCIDENTAL SPRAYING OF FUEL, CAUSING PERSONAL INJURY OR A
FIRE HAZARD.
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
2. Remove the Schrader valve cap and attach the Fuel Pressure Gauge.
3. Open the manual valve on the Fuel Pressure Gauge slowly to relieve the fuel system pressure. This may drain fuel from the system. Drain the fuel
into a suitable container.