Fuel Hose/Pipes Replacement - Chassis

REMOVAL PROCEDURE

CAUTION: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in Service Precautions.




1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Relieve the fuel system pressure. Refer to Fuel Pressure Relief Procedure.
3. Disconnect the chassis fuel feed and return pipes (1) at the engine compartment fuel feed and return pipes.
4. Remove the transmission.
5. Remove the fuel pipe retainer clip (2) from the left cylinder head.




6. Disconnect the fuel feed pipe (3) and the fuel return pipe (2). Refer to Quick Connect Fittings Service (Plastic Collar).
7. Remove the fuel feed and return pipes.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE

CAUTION: In order to reduce the risk of fire and personal injury, before connecting fuel pipe fittings, always apply a few drops of clean engine oil to the male pipe ends.

This will ensure proper reconnection and prevent a possible fuel leak.

During normal operation, the O-rings located in the female connector will swell and may prevent proper reconnection if not lubricated.




1. Install the new O-ring seals on the engine compartment fuel feed and the return pipes.
2. Connect the chassis fuel feed and return pipes (1) to the engine compartment fuel feed and return pipes.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

3. Install the fuel pipes into the retainer clip (2).
4. Install the fuel pipe retainer clip bolt.

Tighten
4.1. Tighten the fuel pipe fittings to 27 N.m (20 lb ft) using a back-up wrench.
4.2. Tighten the fuel pipe retainer clip bolt to 30 N.m (22 lb ft).




5. Connect the fuel feed pipe (3) and the fuel return pipe (2).
6. Install the transmission.
7. Tighten the fuel filler cap.
8. Connect the negative battery cable.
9. Inspect for leaks.
9.1. Turn ON the ignition for 2 seconds.
9.2. Turn OFF the ignition for 10 seconds.
9.3. Turn ON the ignition.
9.4. Inspect for fuel leaks.