Tracker 4WD L4-1.6L VIN 6 (1998)
Fuel Pressure Release: Service and Repair
WARNING: Relieve the fuel system pressure before servicing fuel system components in order to reduce the risk of fire and personal injury.
After relieving the system pressure, a small amount of fuel may be released when servicing the fuel lines or connections. In order to reduce the
chance of personal injury, cover the regulator and the fuel line fittings with a shop towel before disconnecting. This will catch any fuel that may
leak out. Place the towel in an approved container when the disconnection is complete.
CAUTION: Do not perform this test for more than 2 minutes in order to prevent damaging the catalytic converter.
Procedure
1. Loosen the fuel filler cap to relieve the fuel tank pressure.
2. Disconnect the fuel pump relay electrical connector.
3. Crank the engine.
4. Allow the engine to stall.
5. Crank the engine for an additional three seconds to assure relief of any remaining fuel pressure.
6. Disconnect the negative battery cable, in order to avoid re-pressurizing the fuel system.
7. Reconnect the fuel pump relay electrical connector.
8. Tighten the fuel filler cap.
