Removal Procedure
- Relieve the fuel system pressure. Refer to Fuel Pressure Relief Procedure .
- Disconnect the negative battery cable.
- Disconnect the fuel vapor hose (3) from the fuel vapor pipe at the engine compartment.
- Disconnect the fuel return hose (4) from the fuel return pipe at the engine compartment.
- Disconnect the fuel feed hose (1) from the fuel feed pipe at the engine compartment.
- Disconnect the retaining clamp (2) from the fuel pipes.
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
- Disconnect the fuel return hose (1) from the fuel return pipe by the fuel tank.
- Disconnect the fuel vapor hose (2) from the fuel vapor pipe by the fuel tank.
- Disconnect the fuel feed outlet hose from the fuel filter.
- Disconnect the retaining clamps that secure the fuel pipes to the vehicle chassis.
- Remove the fuel tank. Refer to Fuel Tank Replacement .
- Remove the EVAP canister. Refer to Evaporative Emission (EVAP) Canister Replacement .
- Remove the upper control arm from the right side of the rear suspension. Refer to Rear Axle Upper Control Arm Replacement in Rear Suspension.
- Disconnect the front driveshaft from the front differential.
- Remove the two post catalyst oxygen sensors. Refer to Heated Oxygen Sensor Replacement - Position 2 .
- Remove the front exhaust pipe. Refer to Front Pipe Replacement (2.0L) in Engine Exhaust.
- Remove the center support bolts for the rear driveshaft (vehicles with two piece driveshafts only), and shift the center support to the left side.
- Remove the fuel lines.
CAUTION:
Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in Cautions and Notices.
CAUTION:
Refer to Vehicle Lifting Caution in Cautions and Notices.