Fuel Hose/Pipes Replacement - Chassis
FUEL HOSE/PIPES REPLACEMENT - CHASSIS
REMOVAL PROCEDURE
IMPORTANT: Clean all the fuel pipe connections and surrounding areas before disconnecting the pipes in order to avoid possible contamination of the fuel system.
1. Relieve the fuel system pressure. Refer to the Fuel Pressure Relief Procedure.
2. Disconnect the fuel feed (1) from the fuel rail.
3. Cap the fuel rail pipes.
4. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
5. Remove the fuel pipe bracket nut (2).
6. Remove the fuel pipe bracket from the bellhousing stud.
7. Remove the fuel lines from the retaining clips (1) on the transmission.
8. Disconnect the fuel feed line from the rear fuel feed line.
9. Disconnect the fuel line from the fuel filter.
10. Cap the rear fuel lines.
11. Remove the fuel line bundle.
IMPORTANT: Note the position of the fuel bundle clips prior to disassembly.
12. Remove the fuel line bundle retaining clips.
13. Remove the fuel feed and/or evaporative emission (EVAP) pipe to be replaced.
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1. Install the fuel feed and/or EVAP pipe that was to be replaced.
2. Install the fuel line bundle retaining clips.
3. Install the fuel line bundle.
4. Cap the rear fuel lines.
5. Connect the fuel line to the fuel filter.
6. Connect the fuel feed line to the rear fuel feed line.
7. Install the fuel lines to the retaining clips (1) on the transmission.
8. Install the fuel pipe bracket to the bellhousing stud.
9. Install the fuel pipe bracket nut (2).
NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
Tighten the nut to 10 N.m (89 lb in).
10. Lower the vehicle.
11. Remove the caps from the fuel rail pipes.
12. Connect the fuel feed pipe (1) to the fuel rail.
13. Install the fuel fill cap.
14. Connect the negative battery cable.
15. Use the following procedure in order to inspect for leaks:
1. Turn the ignition ON, with the engine OFF, for 2 seconds.
2. Turn the ignition OFF for 10 seconds.
3. Turn the ignition ON, with the engine OFF.
4. Inspect for fuel leaks.