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Quick Release Coupling > < Fuel System Pressure Check - 2.5L Duratec-RS (VI5)-2.5L Duratec-ST (VI5)
Fuel System - General Information - Fuel System Pressure Release—1.4L Duratec-16V (Sigma)/1.6L Duratec-16V Ti-VCT (Sigma)/1.8L Duratec-HE (MI4)/2.0L Duratec-HE (MI4) Focus 2004.75 (07/2004-)
General Procedures

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  1. WARNING:
    WARNING: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.
    WARNING:
    WARNING:The fuel system remains pressurized for a long time after the ignition is switched off. The fuel pressure must be released before attempting any repairs. Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury.
    Remove the fuel pump fuse.
  1. Start the engine and allow to idle until the engine stalls.
  1. Crank the engine for approximately five seconds to make sure the fuel injection supply manifold pressure has been released.
  1. Install the fuel pump fuse.

Quick Release Coupling > < Fuel System Pressure Check - 2.5L Duratec-RS (VI5)-2.5L Duratec-ST (VI5)