Front - Chassis

Fuel Hose/Pipes Replacement - Chassis - Front


IMPORTANT: Clean all fuel pipe connections and surrounding areas before disconnecting the pipes in order to avoid possible fuel system contamination.







REMOVAL PROCEDURE
1. Relieve the fuel system pressure. Refer to Fuel Pressure Relief Procedure.
Fuel Pressure Release
2. Disconnect the fuel feed and return pipe (1) at the fuel rail.
3. Disconnect the evaporative emission (EVAP) canister purge tube (3).
4. Cap the fuel rail and fuel/EVAP pipes.
5. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
6. Remove the fuel pipe bracket nut (2).
7. Remove the fuel pipe bracket from the bellhousing stud.







8. Remove the fuel hose/pipe clip from the bracket on the automatic transmission.







9. If equipped with 4-wheel drive (4WD), remove the fuel hose/pipe clip from the bracket on the transfer case.
10. Remove the front fuel tank.







11. Disconnect the front fuel lines from the rear fuel lines.
12. Remove the fuel line bracket nuts.
13. Remove the fuel/EVAP pipe/hose assembly.







INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1. Insert the fuel/EVAP pipe/hose assembly.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions Fastener Notice.

2. Install the fuel line bracket nuts.

Tighten
Tighten the bolt to .......................................12 N.m (106 lb in).

3. Install the front fuel tank.







4. If equipped with 4WD, install the fuel hose/pipe clip to the bracket on the transfer case.







5. Install the fuel hose/pipe clip to the bracket on the automatic transmission.







6. Install the fuel pipe bracket to the bellhousing stud.

Tighten
Tighten the nut to ..............................10 N.m (89 lb in).

7. Install the fuel pipe bracket nut (2).
8. Lower the vehicle.
9. Remove the caps from the fuel rail and fuel/EVAP pipes.
10. Connect the EVAP canister purge tube (3).
11. Connect the fuel feed and return pipe (1) to the fuel rail.
12. Install the fuel fill cap.
13. Connect the negative battery cable.
14. Use the following procedure in order to inspect for leaks:
14.1. Turn the ignition ON, with the engine OFF, for 2 seconds.
14.2. Turn the ignition OFF for 10 seconds.
14.3. Turn the ignition ON, with the engine OFF.
14.4. Inspect for fuel leaks.