Fuel Hose/Pipes Replacement - Chassis (Rear)

FUEL HOSE/PIPES REPLACEMENT - CHASSIS (REAR)

REMOVAL PROCEDURE
1. Relieve the fuel system pressure. Refer to Fuel Pressure Relief Procedure.




2. Disconnect the front fuel pipes (3) from the rear chassis pipes (1).
3. Drain gasoline into an approved container.




4. Disconnect the fuel feed pipe (1) from the fuel filter.
5. Discard the O-ring.
6. Disconnect the fuel return pipe (2) from the coupler (3).
7. Discard the O-ring.




8. Disconnect the fuel return (5) and the fuel feed (2) pipes from the fuel tank pipes (1).
9. Release the fuel pipe grommet (4) from the crossrail.
10. Remove the fuel pipe retainer (3) from the crossrail.
11. Release the fuel pipes from the retainer and the grommet.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1. Install the new O-rings on the engine fuel feed and return pipes.

CAUTION: Refer to Fuel Pipe Fitting Caution in Service Precautions.

2. Position the fuel pipes into the crossrail retainer and the crossrail grommet.
3. Position the new fuel pipes through the crossrails in the original location.




4. Loosely assemble the fuel feed pipe (1) to the fuel filter.
5. Loosely assemble the fuel return pipe (2) to the coupler (3).




6. Install the fuel pipe grommet (4) into the crossrail. Lubricate the grommet to aid in the installation.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

7. Install the fuel pipe retainer to the crossrail.

- Tighten the fuel pipe crossrail retainer to 11 N.m (97 lb in).
- Tighten the fuel feed pipe to fuel filter fitting to 27 N.m (20 lb ft) using a back-up wrench.
- Tighten the fuel return pipe to coupler fitting to 27 N.m (20 lb ft) using a back-up wrench.

8. Apply a few drops of clean engine oil to the rear male connector pipe ends.
9. Connect the fuel return (5) and the fuel feed (2) pipes to the fuel tank pipes (1).
10. Connect the negative battery cable.
11. Inspect for fuel leaks.
1. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF, for 2 seconds.
2. Turn OFF the ignition for 10 seconds.
3. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
4. Inspect for fuel leaks.
12. Install the engine cover.