Cougar V6-153 2.5L DOHC VIN L SFI (2001)
Fuel Pressure Release: Service and Repair
Fuel Pressure Gauge
SPECIAL TOOL(S)
Relief
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 COMPONENTS. HIGHLY FLAMMABLE VAPORS ARE ALWAYS PRESENT AND MAY IGNITE. FAILURE TO
FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY.
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THE FUEL SYSTEM REMAINS PRESSURIZED FOR A LONG TIME AFTER THE IGNITION IS SWITCHED OFF. THE FUEL
PRESSURE MUST BE RELIEVED BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY REPAIRS. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS
MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY.
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
2. Remove the air cleaner outlet tube.
3. Remove the Schrader valve cap (vehicles without returnless fuel system shown).
4. Connect the Fuel Pressure Gauge to the Schrader valve.
WARNING: MAKE SURE THAT THE TAP IS TURNED FULLY CLOCKWISE BEFORE FITTING THE FUEL PRESSURE
GAUGE TO THE SCHRADER VALVE. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY.