Escort L4-121 2.0L SOHC VIN P SFI (2002)
Fuel Pressure Release: Service and Repair
1. Remove the engine compartment fuse panel cover.
WARNING:
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DO NOT SMOKE OR CARRY LIGHTED TOBACCO OR 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, RESULTING IN POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.
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FUEL IN THE FUEL SYSTEM REMAINS UNDER HIGH PRESSURE EVEN WHEN THE ENGINE IS NOT RUNNING.
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BEFORE REPAIRING OR DISCONNECTING ANY OF THE FUEL LINES OR FUEL SYSTEM COMPONENTS, THE FUEL
SYSTEM PRESSURE MUST BE RELIEVED.
2. Remove the fuel pump fuse.
3. Start the engine and let it run until it stalls.
4. Crank the engine over two more times to remove all fuel pressure.
5. Turn ignition to the off position and install the fuel pump fuse.
6. Install the engine compartment fuse panel cover.
