Fuel is extremely flammable, so take extra precautions when working on any part of the fuel system. Do not smoke or allow open flames or unshaded lamps near the work area. Also, do not work in a garage where natural gas equipment with a wick is used.
1. Remove the fuel pump circuit fuse from the fuse panel.
If the fuse panel cover does not indicate the exact location of the fuel pump fuse, consult your vehicle owner's manual.
2. Start the engine and wait until it stops. Turn off the ignition.
3. Remove the fuel filler cap to relieve pressure in the fuel tank.
4. Now the pressure in the fuel system is relieved.
To prevent fuel residue from getting into the engine, place rags around the fuel lines before disconnecting them.
5. Before working on any part of the system, disconnect the negative battery cable.
If the radio on your vehicle is equipped with an anti-theft system, make sure that the correct activation code for the system is known before disconnecting the battery. Before disconnecting the wire, refer to Anti-theft audio system and instrument cluster language.
If a message in another language appears on the control panel display after connecting the battery, refer to Section 1.1 for the language setting procedure Anti-theft audio system and instrument cluster language.