Chassis

REMOVAL PROCEDURE

NOTE: If it is necessary to remove rust or burrs from a fuel pipe, use emery cloth in a radial motion with the fuel pipe end in order to prevent damage to the O-ring sealing surface.




1. Relieve the fuel system pressure. Refer to Fuel Pressure Relief Procedure.
2. Disconnect the fuel feed pipe quick-connect fitting at the engine compartment.
3. Disconnect the fuel return pipe quick-connect fitting at the engine compartment.
4. Plug the fuel lines to prevent leakage.
5. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting in Service Precautions.
6. Disconnect the fuel feed pipe quick-connect fitting at the in-pipe fuel filter.
7. Disconnect the fuel return pipe quick-connect fitting at the fuel tank.
8. Plug the fuel lines to prevent leakage.
9. Remove the exhaust heat shield.
10. Remove the fuel pipe mounting bolts from the body clips.

In the repairable areas, cut a piece of fuel hose 100 mm (4 in) longer than portion of the line removed. If more than a 152 mm (6 in) length of pipe is removed, use a combination of steel pipe and hose so that hose lengths will not be more than 254 mm (10 in), including hose overlap on fuel line.




11. Remove the fuel pipes from the body clips.




12. Remove the fuel pipes (1) to be serviced

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE




1. Install the fuel pipe (1) and hose hardware.




2. Position the fuel pipe in the body clips.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.




3. Install the fuel pipe mounting bolts into the body clips.

Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 6.0 N.m (53 lb in).

4. Install the exhaust heat shield.

Tighten
Tighten the exhaust shield bolt to 2.0 N.m (18 lb in). Tighten the exhaust shield nuts to 1.0 N.m (9 lb in).

5. Remove the caps on the lines.
6. Connect the fuel feed pipe quick-connect fitting at the in-pipe fuel filter.
7. Connect the fuel return pipe quick-connect fitting at the fuel tank.
8. Lower the vehicle.
9. Remove the caps on the fuel lines.
10. Connect the fuel feed pipe quick-connect fitting at the engine compartment.
11. Connect the fuel return pipe quick-connect fitting at the engine compartment.
12. Reinstall the fuel filler cap.
13. Reconnect the negative battery cable.
14. Inspect for fuel leaks.
14.1. Turn the ignition switch ON for 2 seconds.
14.2. Turn the ignition switch OFF for 10 seconds.
14.3. Turn the ignition switch ON.
14.4. Check for fuel leaks.