Town Car V8-4.6L SOHC VIN W (1999)
Fuel Pressure Release: Service and Repair
Fuel Pressure Gauge
Special Tools Recommended
WARNING: 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.
FUEL IN THE FUEL SYSTEM REMAINS UNDER HIGH PRESSURE EVEN WHEN THE ENGINE IS NOT RUNNING. BEFORE
SERVICING 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. Remove the Schrader valve cap and install the EFI/CFI Fuel Pressure Gauge.
2. Slowly open the manual valve on the EFI/CFI Fuel Pressure Gauge and relieve the fuel pressure.
This will drain some fuel out of the system. Place the fuel in a suitable container.
