Ranger 4WD V6-3.0L (2008)
Fuel Pressure Release: Service and Repair
FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE RELEASE
Special Tool(s)
Special Tool(s)
WARNING:
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Do not smoke, carry lighted tobacco or have 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. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury.
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Before working on or disconnecting any of the fuel tubes or fuel system components, relieve the fuel system pressure to prevent accidental
spraying of fuel. Fuel in the fuel system remains under high pressure, even when the engine is not running. Failure to follow this
instruction may result in serious personal injury.
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Do not carry personal electronic devices such as cell phones, pagers or audio equipment of any type when working on or near any
fuel-related component. Highly flammable mixtures are always present and may be ignited. Failure to follow these instructions may result
in serious personal injury.
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When handling fuel, always observe fuel handling precautions and be prepared in the event of fuel spillage. Spilled fuel may be ignited by
hot vehicle components or other ignition sources. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury.
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
2. NOTE: 2.3L shown, 3.0L and 4.0L similar.
Remove the cap from the fuel pressure relief valve located on the fuel rail.
3. NOTE: 2.3L shown, 3.0L and 4.0L similar.
Install the special tool onto the fuel pressure relief valve.
