I'm looking at a friend's 2001 Grand Am, 2.4L engine. For the life of me I can't find the valve where you can attach a pressure gauge to measure the fuel pressure. Does this car have one and where is it?
Caution: Gasoline or gasoline vapors are highly flammable. A fire could occur if an ignition source is present. Never drain or store gasoline or diesel fuel in an open container, due to the possibility of fire or explosion. Have a dry chemical (Class B) fire extinguisher nearby.
Notice: Clean all of the following areas before performing any disconnections in order to avoid possible contamination in the system:
• The fuel pipe connections
• The hose connections • The areas surrounding the connections
<LI type=1>Disconnect the fuel feed hose (6) from the chassis fuel pipe. Refer to Metal Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service . <LI type=1>Install the J 29658-D with the J 29658-500 , between the fuel feed hose and the chassis fuel pipe. <LI type=1>Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF. Caution: Do not drain the fuel into an open container. Never store the fuel in an open container due to the possibility of a fire or an explosion.
<LI type=1>Place the bleed hose of the fuel pressure gage into an approved gasoline container. <LI type=1>Open the bleed valve on the fuel pressure gage in order to bleed the air from the fuel pressure gage. <LI type=1>Command the fuel pump ON with a scan tool. <LI type=1>Close the bleed valve on the fuel pressure gage. <LI type=1>Command the fuel pump ON with a scan tool.
Inspect for fuel leaks.
Removal Procedure
<LI type=1>Relieve the fuel system pressure. Refer to Fuel Pressure Relief . <LI type=1>Remove the J 29658-D with the J 29658-500 from the fuel feed hose and the chassis fuel pipe. <LI type=1>Connect the fuel feed hose (6) to the chassis fuel pipe. Refer to Metal Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service . <LI type=1>Connect the negative battery cable. <LI type=1>Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
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