Removal Procedure
- Relieve the fuel system pressure. Refer to Fuel Pressure Relief Procedure .
- Disconnect the quick-connect fittings at the engine compartment fuel feed and return pipes. Refer to Quick Connect Fitting(s) Service (Metal Collar) .
- Plug the fuel pipes.
- Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
- Disconnect the quick-connect fittings at the fuel sender fuel feed and return connecting pipes. Refer to Quick Connect Fitting(s) Service (Plastic Collar) .
- Remove the exhaust heat shield.
- 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 pipe 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 the hose overlap on the fuel pipe.
- Remove the fuel pipes from the body clips.
- Remove the fuel pipes (1).