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Fuel Line Safety Procedures

A. Release the fuel pressure before disconnecting a fuel line.
1. Start the engine.
2. Remove the fuel pump relay.
3. After the engine stalls, turn the ignition switch to OFF
4. Install the fuel pump relay.
B. Avoid leakage
1. When disconnecting a fuel line hose, wrap a rag around it to protect against fuel leakage.
2. Plug the hose after removal.
C. Use a fuel pressure gauge correctly; install hose clamps to secure the fuel pressure gauge to the fuel filter and the main hose to prevent leakage.