Removal Procedure

Relieve the fuel system pressure. Refer to Fuel Pressure Relief (With CH 48027) or Fuel Pressure Relief (Without CH 48027) or Fuel Pressure Relief (High Pressure Side) .

Fig 1: View Of Fuel Pipe & Retaining Clip

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Remove the pipe retaining clip (1) from the fuel feed pipe.
Disconnect the fuel feed pipe from the engine fuel rail. Refer to Metal Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service .
Cap or plug the fuel pipe and the engine fuel rail to prevent contamination.
Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
Remove the evaporative emission (EVAP) canister for pipe removal access. Refer to Evaporative Emission Canister Replacement .

Fig 2: View Of Rear Brake Pipe Bracket Retaining Nut

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Remove the rear brake pipe bracket retaining nuts and release the brackets from the body studs.
Remove the exhaust system. Refer to Exhaust Muffler with Resonator, Exhaust, and Tail Pipe Replacement (LNF) .
Remove the left rear parking brake cable enough to allow clearance of the EVAP pipes. Refer to Parking Brake Rear Cable Replacement (Drum) or Parking Brake Rear Cable Replacement (Disc) .
Remove the heat shield material covering the EVAP lines.

Fig 3: View Of Fuel Hose/Pipe & Retainers At Vehicle Underbody

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Release the pipe retainers (1) from the vehicle underbody.
Remove the fuel feed pipe from the pipe retainers.
Lower the rear of the pipe while moving the pipe rearward slightly, then lower the front of the pipe.
Remove the fuel feed pipe from the vehicle.