XL-7 Standard 4WD V6-2.7L (2002)
Fuel Pressure Release: Service and Repair
CAUTION: This work must not be done when engine is hot. If done so, it may cause adverse effect to catalyst.
1 Fuel Pump Relay
After making sure that engine is cold, relief fuel pressure as follows.
1. Place transmission gear shift lever in "Neutral" (shift selector lever to "P" range for A/T vehicle), set parking brake, and block drive wheels.
2. Remove fuel pump relay (1) from its connector.
3. Remove fuel filler cap to release fuel vapor pressure in fuel tank and then reinstall it.
4. Start engine and run it till it stops for lack of fuel. Repeat cranking engine 2 - 3 times of about 3 seconds each time to dissipate fuel pressure in
lines. Fuel connections are now safe for servicing.
5. Upon completion of servicing, install fuel pump relay to relay box.
